I was walking down the street today
Met some old friends and kept on walking
Talking about the night before and the drive into the city

I was seeking some excitement there
My town, your town ain’t very pretty
Caught a late movie, 
Some Coney dogs and laughed about the story

Somber, sullen, seeking answers
Broken promises, mental cancer
Silent sleeping, walking dreaming
Talk about it when all is done

I was only 12 years old when I discovered my family gifted
I only knew just what they know
Today I am sorry they did not grow

Wisdom and courage at the bottom of a bottle
Tip back and you will find you're strong and wise beyond recognition
When the bottle is empty and dry so are you

Looking back on yesterday
I find myself no longer the same
Growth and change and risks rewarded

Stagnant are the Lonely

Childhood dreams must be received
Accepted are the winners
Paradoxically revealed

Strength through vulnerability

Forgotten pain in a swollen brain
Distorted childhood never ending
Beat me, beat you, the memory never ending

“Hey, this movie really sucks. Its too depressing. 
Lets go out and get some Coney dogs.”
“Yeah, what is the problem with these people? 
They're a mess. Just get over it.”
“I'll buy the first pitcher.”