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My "16 Carriages"

16 carriages drivin’ away while I watch them ride with my dreams away    


All I have is God on the inside


Screaming through the darkness, no one heard. 


16 carriages drivin’ away while I watch them ride with my shit away  


Tried my family, they snatched me behind. 


Started saying no, then they scattered with all lies


As a baby my innocence was gone astray, watched the adults take everything away


I saw mother lying, I saw daddy cryin'


All my tender problems had to leave behind 


Groomed for the demons, disguised as a dad


Gave me children, scared but glad


If I love them they will love me back


Being beat and overwhelmed 


I did my best and I'm not done yet, still working on my life you know.

 

Only God knows, Only God knows, Only God knows


16 carriages drivin’ away while I watch them ride with my dreams away   


Please know I love you, I’ll see you soon. 


You call me a failure, I call you perfect. 


Found the light I was born with and placed it on my wings.


Found the drivers of the 16 carriages, and took my things!  

 
 
 

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2 Comments


Guest
Mar 07, 2024

Remember the true wind beneath your wIngs and fly high Shannon!

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Shohanur Rahman
Shohanur Rahman
Feb 19, 2024

Your writing is incredibly powerful and moving. This poem captures the depth of emotion with such raw honesty. Thank you for sharing!

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