Long Ago
Long Ago
I left the church
due to hypocrisy
they wouldn't accept
those different from me
Long Ago
I walked out the door
at age fourteen
leaving an alcoholic family
and the abuse I'd seen
Long Ago
I fought for equality
and equal rights
expressed my feelings
with rebellious fights
Long Ago
I searched for love
amongst mankind
futile efforts
I must have been blind
Long Ago
I was imprisoned
for a foolish crime
still paying today
though I've done my time
Long Ago
I looked in the mirror
saw a coroners shelf
decided to make changes
starting with self
Long Ago
I used to write
just to get away
now I realize
long ago is still today
Copyright © Bob Shank | Year Posted 2005
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