This Town

I still remember this town

Though it's been years since I've been around

All the stores boarded up, changed names or burnt down

But I still remember this town

I still remember the storms

The fireplace burned just to keep our house warm

How we all felt so brave when we were misinformed

But I still remember the storms

I haven't forgotten this street

The burning, cracked blacktop beneath my bare feet

Through unbearable winters and covered concrete

I haven't forgotten this street

I haven't forgotten your face

So many memories time couldn't erase

And an old picture book holds each one just in case

But I haven't forgotten your face

I still can't remember my dreams

But recall you telling me yours frequently

And wishing I could pull one out of my sleeve

But I still can't remember my dreams

But I still remember this town

Rusted old streetlights and snow on the ground

Though the home I once knew is not the home that I've found

I still remember this town