The Yearning To Leave But Never Leaving Poem by Ray Hansell

I remember when I was younger
I was so filled with hunger
In my life I felt something missing
In my heart I was always wishing
That tomorrow I could find
A way to leave this place behind
But no matter how hard I'd try
I'd always end up asking why
Why can't I break away
To find myself a better day
But those answers were never found
That's why I'm still around
The place I wanted most to leave
Has a hold on me you won't believe
So I guess this where I'll stay
Until I reach my dying day
What I learned along the way
While some may leave, most will stay
Sometimes you must remain strong
To live and die where you were born
The attraction to leave is always there
You feel you're ready to go anywhere
But deep in your heart the commitment is strong
Yet you know you're living right where you belong


1-28-20/RjH