Blackbird Poetry

So they always thought me crazy When I was just a kid They always said it couldn't be done No matter what I did.   I packed my bags at eighteen And I thought I'd leave for sure When I turned and walked away never went home no more. And my family stopped coming to see me In the city that I lived  And I struggled on like any college kid Trying to keep shelter o'er my head.... And they never asked for nothing... And ya know, neither did I But when my old man had failing health, I felt like it was time.  Time to make amends Ask what went wrong, wonder aloud Why I never belonged.   And I tried not to judge them,  but to just see The parts where they did right  Raisin our family.  And I'm trying hard to put it behind me I'm trying not to see the fights I'm trying hard to move on Trying to do what's right. And it's painful to look passed What was done in the past. And it's hard to not hold a gr

Everything looks better- with eyes closed. No makeup to hide behind, No fancy clothes.   The only place to finally be Finally REAL and finally free.   I go here sometimes...  Shut the world out.  Close my eyes.... in my li'l  hideout.  Forget all the troubles And breathe long breaths in... And after a break, things look manageable again.

Happy hours and super powers That's what gets me through Like a drug you're in my veins There's no denying thoughts of you But you're bad for me You make me lose my mind You're toxic For you, I'd leave all of them behind.  Ohhh why? Why when you hurt my heart so bad You've become like crack The best drug I've ever had.... Oh why When you never keep promises And you hurt me  and act so promiscuous...... And what about me Let's you hurt me so? Why do I keep standing there Giving you such control? And baby, I know  I'm a masochist Can't help fallin in love with you  One so heartless.... You say insults and then apologize You're not sorry I can see it in you're eyes.... And when I tell you I'm leaving your world behind You bring flowers  And you work you're way inside And I'm one messed up girl For loving your little act  You say you'r