Runaway

The fact is I'm a teen
Maybe just making a scene
As I ran to my room to pack
My plan was to run and never come back

I left on my desk a note
'Goodbye Forever' is all I wrote
That night I climbed out my window on the ledge
'I am better off alone' was my pledge

You would awake that morning with a surprise
To walk out of my room with tears in your eyes
Why I left-I scarcely knew
All that was clear was that (for some reason) I had to

'Just Go!' I told myself as I glanced back
Then I started walking away with my pack
The night was gloomy and depressing
Any slight sound to me was arresting

I found an empty alley far away
Somewhere to sleep and await the day
As I closed the lids on burning eyes
I thought of all of my past lies

The day came with a bright light
The city was a weird sight
Homeless people on the streets were scattered
All their clothing worn and tattered

I walked for hours without stopping
My lungs felt like they were close to popping
But I longingly kept going
And my tiredness kept showing

I had no expectations
For what I would see at my destination
But when I am there I will know
For it will blindingly show

Now I stand on this spot
And this is my final shot
To realize gone forever now I am
To live and await the day again