Here I am, on this stoop

Where I have lived my entire life.

No one bothers me

And that's the way I like it.

Left as a child

To fend for myself.

Go away,

You're bothering me.

No, I won't step off.

I can't do it.

But I must try.

Everyone's watching me,

I think I can.

One step off.

I'm done.