I begged for existence to slow down
I developed gradually, slow to birth
No knowledge, no wisdom, no philosophy
I'm aware that I grew up in a small town
I'd thought like a boy coming from there
I know a small town can be a lobotomy
Never seeing outside of my small circle
Made my hometown some holy ground
With small thoughts, dreams and fears
I didn't perceive the speed of life's velocity
I was unproven, unready for rehearsal
Even shouting, vast and wide the sound
I still couldn't hear beyond my tears
I couldn't grow, fear gathered ferocity
The speed of life made me infertile
And no one should know the sorrow
Life in a world so shallow, hollow
Like that of my reality
