Hello, World

Hello, World
I dream to someday
Escape, evade, emerge
from this rock I call
'Home'
To leave those who
are narrow-minded,
intolerant, and ignorant
The beach was never
my backyard
Lying in a hammock,
shaded by palm trees
was never an anamnesis
Nor do I recall
swimming with dolphins
in the crystal blue brine
When I come of age ,
I will getaway
pack my bags in a heartbeat
And before you shed
a tear, remember
that I was never
a part of this island
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Falotico Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 6:10 PM
Very good piece. We walk alone until we find our light then it's clear. Thank you for your sweet comments. Michael
Hathcock Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 5:19 PM
I totally understand what your saying...finding a place where u belong. I can totally relate. I love it!
De'Orio Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM
I'm glad you could relate to this. Thank you! xx
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