Texas

Everything’s bigger, 

and I’m walking down the street 

wondering who can see me. 

My feet ache, 

maybe they’ll fall off,

but I dance anyway. 

Years have gone by. 

I’m not the same. 

We don’t talk anymore, 

and I like it that way. 

I’m proud of myself. 

You can’t say the same. 

This state, 

this state of mind,

is everything I’ve ever wanted. 

This place is where I choose to stay. 

The last time I was in this city

I knew nothing. 

I knew everything.

I never knew what was coming. 

Thank you for your service, 

but I think we should part ways. 

Years have gone by. 

I’m not the same. 

We don’t talk anymore, 

and I love it that way. 

I’m a bigger person. 

You can’t say the same. 

This is everything I’ve ever wanted. 

This place is where I choose to stay. 

I’m glad to be back on a random occasion. 

I’m only here a few nights, 

but it’s validation that I can return, 

and that I don’t need you.