We grew up there
Until the streetlights came on
We kept going
Mothers calling us for dinner
Avoiding the call
Until they found us
Because we were never far
Unless we were on our bikes
Only around the block
We agreed to that
But lied
Getting grounded to the house
Looking out and watching
Hoping and waiting
Until our sad faces
Reminded our parents
We were just kids
And they gave us our freedom back
Outside
Alive
Running
Definitely screaming
A lot
Laughing about dumb stuff
But that was the best, yes?
Feeling invincible
Time seemed endless
The bonds we made then
Will last forever
We carved our initials into trees
And concrete
Threw rocks
Broken windows
Crashed bikes
Comic books
Baseball cards
Chased girls
Walked to school
Ice cream
The foundation I was built upon
Seems unreal anymore
A distant dream