Their Town

Tommy sits on the stoop cigarette in mouth

he takes a drag, sighs, breathes out

the stars are out tonight, but these are the suburbs 

they hide pretty deep in the clouds

Street lamps reflect the glitter in the asphalt 

and innocence lays on the other side of the street

He knew happiness left in August with the wave of red

and green and gold just doesn't cut it

this town's boring enough as it is

worse when you're missing them

Sara sits in her bed she watches him leave

he's notch number three this week

she didn't know him, but this is college

morals and values are hazy here

an empty bed in the morning is simple

anything else just gets too complicated, for her

she left all respect for herself in that town

it's easier than working for something

that will never amount to anything

while you're missing them

Morgan steps off the platform. Train's not leaving tonight 

she walks back wiping the tears she tried to fight

nothing's worse then feeling trapped 

in a place you love, but just isn't home

and every time she looks forward it seems

something pushes her back

She knew that town only brought hurt

but home is home and she needed it

nothing's ever as bad as it could be

especially when you're missing them

Reviews

[Dark Beauty]

I liked it alot and loved the word choice to convey meaning!! Good Write!

[Becky C Strukamp]

Loved reading this. Sort of sad, but you penned it beautifully.