Safe Is

Yo man where we going? (I don't know) When we coming back? (I don't know that either) How we getting there? (Man just come on) When we leaving? (Yesterday) I put a piece of me in a metaphorical safe So I could be mentally and emotionally safe Finishing what was tough and at the same time great Or maybe it was like hell and I realized late See, when you see levels of greatness And travel from places, to some war torn places The countless games of cards, spades, and aces Dust devils hot sun beams and blazes Some returned and didn't remember what grace is Favor from the Son, plasma and plates Eyed an enemy's eyes filled with hatred Suffered so many disgraces The eyes, butchered minds on a many a faces Struggling to with normal human races and relations Hoping not to take friendly fire from a racist Hideous memories attempting many erases Some were in caskets with flags that draped it Suicide, made it home, but still didn't make it A dear John or Jane, the house was vacant It was a weighted wait and they couldn't take it Ohh What the -? Forgive them so you can heal Scrambling for the intimate bits and traces Silver linings and laces They wondering if it's you, or who it is that sadly replaces Seeking to find that homeostasis Not catching cases Sleeping and eating on a regular basis The home cooked meal, couldn't wait to taste it I put a piece of me away My poetic oasis Cherish the family time, and please don't waste it Finally at home, and I remember where safe is This song is dedicated prayers to the souls of those That didn't make it back Those that did make it back but struggle with - That still struggle with PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Home sweet home