Tear drops pour down my cheeks Like the rushing rain against my car. The song repeats, “It’s ok to cry tears of hope” The fog rises from the ground Street lights flicker Like the pain in my heart Goodbye is not the same As “Hey see ya soon” Goodbye is longer And the sting remains Longer than desired Why can’t I be 17 forever? I’m told I must leave these friends. The friends that saved my life I’m heading off to school Cut off from the group Things will never be the same It’s just my time to grow up.