Back Here Again

It's a place I recognize so well
Straight lipped and straight faced
Kind of tired of this
Disappointment has a face

Now I'm not one to dwell
Where my mind shouldn't be
But I do need to retrace my steps
To see how I got here

In a dark forest
Hands push on the dirt
To get back up again
Beaten, bruised, and I can't see clearly

But I've been here before
And I'm back here again
Now I'm older
I've been told I'm wiser
Either way, I'm back here again

When one thinks
Of all he's done in his life
He doesn't care to remember
Where he got lost

Lost is a funny word
Making my way towards the light
Branches cut my face
Haven't slept in days

By the time I make it out of here
I'd hope I remember where I've been

I've been here before
I'm back here again
Now I'm older
I've been told I'm wiser
Either way, I'm back here again

I guess it's true what they say
We are the sum of where we've
But where we were
Doesn't have to be who we are

It's actually lighter now
It's a dirt path but I've found it
It's been a long night
Just glad to be able to see

Despite the difficulty
I gotta believe there is a reason
Think I'm going to rest for a while

I'm not too worried
That I woke, and I'm back here again
This time I think I'll just stay
Sit here till day break

There's a certain freedom
In not knowing
And I'm alright with that
That's not to say
I'll never be here again
I just hope I remember


by: Drew
written: March 9, 2011
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