Homesick Hopes

No one wants to hear his story

Another boring kid in town again

Who stares at photographs

Of far away friends

Frustrated, he can't think clear

His aspirations seem sincere but how

Can he make them all work out

Homesick hopes and inside jokes

They're all taking him away

He can't find a reason why

A reason to stay

It's been too long a lull and

All the self pity is getting dull today

He can't find another way

Sitting down with his final mistake

Thinking of another fake smile tonight

He's waiting for someone to save his life

He got a letter today

Steve moved to Knoxville

Another reason to stay