Take me back to where the smiles were genuine
To where time flew, leaving behind sweet memories
Back to the place where genuine love existed with no conditions
Take me back to my place of freedom
Where I could see the light behind every smile channeled my way
Where the frowns lasted for minutes and made sense after
To a place of true redemption without baptism or deliverance
Take me back to where the joy was endless
Where friends were real and foes lasted for a day, skipping to the former
Where family shared their pain and joy, with positive expectations
Where the helping hand was just a glimpse away, and tears were shared
A place I found serenity
Take me back to a place where we laughed it all out
Where my sister’s took the bitter cup for me
Where my brother’s never feared captivity for my sake
Where they were free eagles, soaring in happiness
Never hiding their pain behind their smiles
Never fearing the shame that comes with the school of life
I beg you to take me back
To where mama saw the light in his children
Where she never dreaded for their lives with each sunset
To a place she saw the light at the end of the tunnel
Take me back to K South Street
To the 90’s where it all made sense
To the place of my birth and raising
Where I can re-grow and experience happiness just one more time
