Lost in the City

I get lost in the city streets NYC Gridlines, crosswalk signs Yellow cabs, sirens breathing Concrete under my shadows Park benches Homework and coffee Trees whispering Skyscrapers over my shoulder 9/11 This city’s strong The city is my home Strangers passing by in a blur I don’t flinch In all the commotion I feel aligned Lost in the city Middle of the night Unafraid Neon lights and sidewalks My city, my pride I wear it like skin NY never backs down NY never forgets Lost in the city Because t’s home to me By the water, seasons change me Summer heat, and snow Leaves fall while I watch People chasing lives Move fast Try to get ahead I’m building mine in moments They don’t even notice yet I’m lost in the city Wide awake Streetlights flicker like They’re rooting for me Wind in my hair Time loosens its grip I’ve watched my city break And stand back up again Taught me how to be strong Lost in the city Mesmerized, In awe From fire to ice I’ve seen it all My city, my pride Through change and regret Never back down Never forget Lost in New York But safe Lost in New York Because it’s home