I sit here in this alley..so cold and
all alone-
Mom, I've missed you so much since
I've been gone.
A silly fight, I didn't listen, I just
grab some clothes and ran away-
Six months later I'm sitting here with
so much I'd like to say.

Will you take me back Mom, will you be
happy to see me now-
Will you hug and kiss me , or has time
changed things somehow?
Mom, I was so stupid to even think
of leaving you-
I wonder if you still think of me-
do you still miss me too?

I thought I could make it - be free
from your silly rules-
Be free from your ever watchful eye-
Mom, I've been such a fool!
Out in the real world there's nothing
but heartache-
Everyone's out to get you - no
give and take.

With tears flowing down my face, I find
a telephone-
I'm praying as I dial , Oh Mom, just
please be home!
I hear your voice so loud an clear, and
I'm lost for words to say-
My tears come, and I can't speak, all
I can do is pray.

You say my name and in your voice I hear
the love still there-
God must have told you it was me - Oh,
Mom do you still care?
I softly whisper " Mom , Come get me, I'm
cold and so alone-
I hear the tears in your voice ... Thank
God - I'm going HOME!

Authors Note: I wish that ALL our lost children
will find their way home, or at least CALL and let the family know they are safe. I have always thought it would be one of lifes worst nightmares - to not know where your child is.

© Linda Hill 2002
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