Here

I’m here – tired and worn
I’m not done
Empty handed, but not hollow
Tired, but not sleepin’
Ready, but still waitin’
Here … right here

Not there yet
And gave up knowing
Where “there’s” ‘sposed to be

Can’t do nuthin but own it
My own part
My own piece
My own fault
My own failure
My own tryin’
My own dreams
Cause I’m … here

Done with the plagues
‘Bout the coulda beens
Should’a beens
Might’a beens …
Here’s where I am

“So there!” to “where I’m ‘sposed to be”
If I can’t be here,
Then I’m running
From what is … right here

Chips in (all of ‘em) … again
Can’t do nuthin’ but own it
Own my part
Own my piece
Peace comes from knowin’
Done the best I can
Not “there” …
Cause I’m here
Right here

LPB 2/8/2023