Sunday, December 20, 2015

Secondhand memories

"Secondhand Memories"


Dear Mommy and Daddy,


Why do you smoke inside our small apartment?
Don't you see the smoke is killing me?


This harm cannot be purposeful and/or meant,
You're hurting me and you just don't see.


I know I could leave, but where do I go?
I only love you, and you said they're all sick


My overwhelming feelings keep me slow
Your fear of the outside world makes you tick


I hate the smoke, please make it go away
I want to leave and yet I want to stay

© Adam Levon Brown 2015