No Parents

I got a freeway view
Behind the curtains 
Pianos sound like broken glass
I can see the darkness from the bed
They keep banging away at the door
But I won't let them in
What I am is what I am
They want philosophy

Out by the freeway we drink beer
Under the halogen lights
Watching the trucks roll by
Wishing we could be Bobby McGee
Bandana and all
But we're just kids
Chucked in too deep
No place to sleep.

No parents.
No life.
Just in life too deep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Arnone Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 10:00 PM
I grok this. Excellent story and word flow -- especially the ending. :-)
Austin Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 9:40 AM
This definitely has the reader's attention. Kids growing up like weeds. Good stuff. Hey! To is a preposition, thus, "Just in life too deep." Congrats on the selection. daver
Breidenthal Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 8:38 AM
That last line is all too powerful, Stephen....I am always left thinking deeply after reading your work. Enjoyed every word! Always, Laura
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