Long Distance

There in the courtyard Spending my time Here in the glaring sun Sat at a table Not really able To tell when the day is done

Frankly, it's wild Much like an ocean The waves on the rise Constantly in motion Here I am swimming Hoping to stay Trying real hard not to drift away

So here I sit now Sadly alone Watching the clouds go by What does it matter It's all just chatter And all I can do is sigh

Even though they're not here I hear them say Why aren't you working? Is something there in your way? And I must follow The rules I must swallow Trying real hard not to drift away

Escaping someday Always a dream But what am I running from? Is it those who control me Or is it myself? And why do I feel so numb? Why am I running If I'm not afraid Or have I been played Or have I been made to be Humbly quiet Smiling today Intentionally trying to drift away?