I am from an ocean of tears
a lifetime of heartbreak and pain
from a court full of people
a monster disguised as a man
from fear around every corner
i am from the smell of cocaine
the sound of alcoholic parents yelling
from the cold nights all alone
from the soacial workers taking me away
from my new family so sweet
i am from my grandmas fresh baked cookies
from hugs and kisses
from bed time stories
from the tree behind my house where i hide
from my friends who care
i am from all of these places
but always i am from my heart and soul
