Not Absent of Mind

Not Absent Of Mind I’m not absent of mind Not hateful or kind Not unspoken or loud Not meek or mild I’m not smart of dumb Not idle or run Not weak or strong Not right or wrong I’m not speedy or slow Not stopped or go Not started or done Not old or young I’m just like you When the day is through Tired and beat Coming home from the street Ready to sit down Tired of dealing with clowns I’m no superman I’m just a common man Who appreciates the right To be at home every night With my son in my arms Away from the world full of harm I’m not absent of mind But I’m hoping to find A world that’s at peace Rid of the hatred beast