I Am...

I am hyper, yet broken.

I wonder if I'll ever see my brother.

I hear bats cracking as the ball takes off

I see my mom working hard to take care of me

I want to finish school so I can get a job

I am hyper, yet broken.

I pretend I'm all right when I'm dying inside

I feel our hands touching, but suddenly mine find nothing.

I touch your face, softer than silk

I worry that you're hurt, in danger or sad

I cry when I remember those quiet times we had.

I am hyper, yet broken.

I understand that you're struggling

I say that I miss you

And I dream we could live together

I try to tell my mom, to take it easy on you

I hope can understand, and you both can stop smokin'

I am hyper… yet I'm broken.