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!
Remember the true wind beneath your wIngs and fly high Shannon!
Your writing is incredibly powerful and moving. This poem captures the depth of emotion with such raw honesty. Thank you for sharing!