Dear Peoria, IL

this is just me remembering my old home town

Dear peoria I miss you rugged walls

my dear town I miss your memories

I can still see the dance studio down the street

and the cracked pavement beneath my feet

I can still hear the sounds of War Memorial Drive at night

I remember how you tucked me in warm and tight

But I can also see the hurt you showed me

and hear those words that stereotyped

but none the less I miss you so

I just needed time to get away and grow

but soemday soon I will return

to your rugged walls and memories

I just want you to know how much you mean to me