I Am From
I am from…
the woods; where the
drugs are good and
the people are horrible.
I am from…
a life of crime and secrets I have not left behind
I am from…
a wealthy family that supports me
but is easily disappointed when I make a mistake
I am from…
a dark place where I am always confined
I am from…
M. G. - Workshop Participant
I’m ready to change
I never lost hope
I just lost control of my mind
I need to find it
I need to let go
I’m just loosening my grip
I want to finish
I am just a teen
I’m trying to grow too fast
I need to slow down
I’m tired of being me
I wish to be someone else
Before I’m gone…
M. W. - Workshop Participant
Please Forgive Me…
I forgive you
Please forgive me for messing up
I forgive you for saying I would
Please forgive me for walking away from my problems
I forgive you for not understanding me
Please forgive me for growing up so fast
I forgive you for the beatings
Please forgive me for being away from you
I forgive you for being upset
Please forgive me for making you come so far away to see me
I forgive you…
And I miss you too…
K. T.- Workshop Participant
