runaway

i need a break from this life

of constant pain

so i take to the streets

3am strolling down main

i see a homeless couple

rummaging through the trash

coveting every piece of garbage

and adding it to their stash

there’s blood on the wall

someone died here

will i be next

i look at them in fear

he has two pills on his leg

they each take one

i’m overwhelmed with pity

in the darkness i wait for the sun

as the sun rises up

people are on their way to work

a sea of unfamiliar faces

yet the homeless still lurk

people pass them by

paying no attention

i realize they’re all ignorant

by the true definition

try and spend a night

on the downtown streets

i bet you’ll be amazed

by all the people you meet.

i know i changed

seeing their pain

so next time i’m out

i’ll be on main.