Growing Up In the Gutter

Where I grew up, Dysfunction was viewed as normal Normal was viewed as dysfunction Where I grew up, My family was just like the streets The streets were just like My family Lies Survival Betrayal Confusion Every part of My reality was an optical illusion Where I grew up, Pain understood trouble Trouble understood pain Where I grew up, Everyone had a story Every story had a face Leaders Followers Dreamers Desires Every child for themselves fighting their own fire Where I grew up, Poverty was typical It was typical to live in poverty Where I grew up, Addiction was common It was common to have an addiction Greed Prison Death Shame Very few where able to get out of this vicious game. By:Sabina Nicole Written: for all those still fighting and those who have overcome