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I'm sorry it took me so long to say The truth I've held but didn't know the way Words got stuck, my voice couldn't break free But I found my path in poetry This poem will reveal the truth I hold If not, my thoughts will swallow me whole Bullies whispered rumors spread wide A broken home where no one confides Arguments flare then fade away Pretending nothing happened day after day California's chaos, I don't belong Smokers and fighters are all acting wrong My heart pulls east where my roots remain To Mississippi's arms to love, not strain I long for my brothers, my mom, my dad For my best friend and the good times we've had Senior year there, then college dreams Chasing my goals, building my own streams I will still pursue my dreams, a firefighter’s way, It might take longer, but I’ve found my say. This is the first choice I am truly sure of, You don’t have to think what’s best—I am mature. I’ve grown, and I’ve learned while I’ve been here, Now it’s time to put it to use without fear. I won’t cut you out, I’ll keep you near, Even if at first, communication isn’t clear. I fear your anger, I fear your shame The guilt you place on the blame claim But silence eats me, my voice is chained And staying quiet leaves only pain I've tried to stay and bend to cope But living like this has dulled my hope Each day feels heavy, trapped in gray I need my home, I can't stay this way So please hear me now before it's too late I must go home, I won't hesitate Home is calling my heart, can't stay I choose my life ill find my way I thank you for all you’ve done for me, The love, the care, the memories. But I promised myself to follow through, To chase my dreams, to see them through. I don’t need your belief, I believe in me, No matter the road, no matter the sea. I will accomplish my goals, my life, my plan, And rise above, the best I can. And though it hurts to leave behind The people here are the ties that bind My soul needs peace, my spirit needs air A place of love, a life that's fair I write these words to set me free To show the world who I can be No guilt, no fear can hold me down I'll chase my dreams and reclaim my crown So hear me now before it's too late, like I said, I won't hesitate Home is calling my heart, can't stay I choose my life ill find my way I kept quiet for so long, scared to speak the truth Scared of how y'all would react in my youth But I've grown, I've learned, I've become strong I will no longer be scared to speak my mind or be wrong So whether you like it or not, I will leave this town, To live my life somewhere else, without being held down. I hope you support me, but this I vow, It will happen, and nothing can stop me now.
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Apr 1
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM UTC
Home Is Calling
I'm sorry it took me so long to say The truth I've held but didn't know the way Words got stuck, my voice couldn't break free But I found my path in poetry This poem will reveal the truth I hold If not, my thoughts will swallow me whole Bullies whispered rumors spread wide A broken home where no one confides Arguments flare then fade away Pretending nothing happened day after day California's chaos, I don't belong Smokers and fighters are all acting wrong My heart pulls east where my roots remain To Mississippi's arms to love, not strain I long for my brothers, my mom, my dad For my best friend and the good times we've had Senior year there, then college dreams Chasing my goals, building my own streams I will still pursue my dreams, a firefighter’s way, It might take longer, but I’ve found my say. This is the first choice I am truly sure of, You don’t have to think what’s best—I am mature. I’ve grown, and I’ve learned while I’ve been here, Now it’s time to put it to use without fear. I won’t cut you out, I’ll keep you near, Even if at first, communication isn’t clear. I fear your anger, I fear your shame The guilt you place on the blame claim But silence eats me, my voice is chained And staying quiet leaves only pain I've tried to stay and bend to cope But living like this has dulled my hope Each day feels heavy, trapped in gray I need my home, I can't stay this way So please hear me now before it's too late I must go home, I won't hesitate Home is calling my heart, can't stay I choose my life ill find my way I thank you for all you’ve done for me, The love, the care, the memories. But I promised myself to follow through, To chase my dreams, to see them through. I don’t need your belief, I believe in me, No matter the road, no matter the sea. I will accomplish my goals, my life, my plan, And rise above, the best I can. And though it hurts to leave behind The people here are the ties that bind My soul needs peace, my spirit needs air A place of love, a life that's fair I write these words to set me free To show the world who I can be No guilt, no fear can hold me down I'll chase my dreams and reclaim my crown So hear me now before it's too late, like I said, I won't hesitate Home is calling my heart, can't stay I choose my life ill find my way I kept quiet for so long, scared to speak the truth Scared of how y'all would react in my youth But I've grown, I've learned, I've become strong I will no longer be scared to speak my mind or be wrong So whether you like it or not, I will leave this town, To live my life somewhere else, without being held down. I hope you support me, but this I vow, It will happen, and nothing can stop me now.
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Apr 1
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM UTC
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