Run Away
By Kenneth R. Cabrieto

     I wanted to run away.
     I thought that was my only way to escape my problems.
     I figured it was the only way to get away from you.
     I thought that I was supposed to be receiving love from you,
     But all I got were piercing stares
     And harsh judgements.
     I wanted to run away.
     I was so confused
     Because you would love me one day
     And hate me the next.
     I wanted to run away.
     I suppose I was scared.
     Things were so complicated
     And althought I tried to be postive
     All I got were negative results.
     I wanted to run away
     But eventually it was too late.
     There wasn't anymore time for me.
     It became impossible to save either me or you.
     I wanted to run away,
     but then everything that mattered in my life
     Ran away from me.

     -12.30.02