Rose from Concrete ⚘

Newark born and raised,
feet pounding concrete
Thought that I could save self
from the city that made me

Flew the nest, turns out
I’m the one who never sleeps.
Saw the four train riding by,
was wishing it would derail me

Found the light in the darkness
rose higher than anticipated
never dreamt I would pursue
pray my thorns don’t deter
the passions that consume

Tripping into a new chapter
I ask that you watch your step
grew from a proverbial crack
joyful to be welcomed back