Nothing Like You

Four blocks up and two streets down, < br > Returning to the past, navigating through the neighborhood.

I went back to my old hometown < br > Reflecting on revisiting the place of origin.

Like a kid I ran and hid on cue < br > Regressing to a childlike state, seeking refuge as prompted.

That's when times were really sad < br > Recalling a period of genuine hardship.

Winter there was really bad < br > Describing the severity of the winter, possibly symbolizing difficult times.

And we all just froze but for a chosen few < br > Highlighting a shared struggle, with only a select few overcoming the challenges.

Did you ever see someone you knew < br > Posing a question about observing someone familiar.

Holding fast and staying strong and true < br > Commending resilience and steadfastness.

And they were nothing like you? < br > Expressing surprise or contrast in someone's behavior compared to expectations.

Truth to tell and time to burn < br > Acknowledging the need for honesty and the passage of time.

I hit the wall at every turn < br > Encountering obstacles consistently.

The ceiling cracked in half and I just flew < br > Metaphorically describing a breakthrough after facing limitations.

Poetry is what I heard < br > Finding inspiration and solace in poetic expressions.

I was hanging onto every word < br > Emphasizing a deep connection to the power of language.

I was a lover for the world to woo < br > Presenting oneself as a passionate advocate for the world.

I have seen the top of Mt. Ventoux < br > Boasting an accomplishment, reaching the summit of a significant mountain.

I have seen a miracle or two < br > Expressing having witnessed extraordinary events.

And they're nothing like why oh you < br > Contrasting the extraordinary with an unspecified "you" in an intriguing manner.

You've been waiting for awhile < br > Suggesting awareness of someone's prolonged anticipation.

I can tell < br > Expressing confidence in perceiving the waiting.

Off my head and on the fence < br > Describing a state of confusion or indecision.

Maybe there's no accidents < br > Contemplating the possibility that events are not random.

Anyway I'd say I have come to < br > Transitioning or arriving at a certain realization.

So fool me once that might be fun < br > Accepting the potential enjoyment in being deceived once.

Fool me twice well that's been done < br > Recognizing the experience of being deceived repeatedly.

You can fool me everyday I won't say boo < br > Asserting a resilience to deception without protest.

I believe I have pulled a major coup < br > Expressing confidence in achieving a significant victory or success.

I believe I have boarded up the zoo < br > Metaphorically suggesting control or order over chaos.

I believe I have dropped the other shoe < br > Anticipating a consequential event or outcome.

And there's nothing like why oh you < br > Concluding with an enigmatic statement, emphasizing the uniqueness of the unspecified "you."