I am wide awake and studying
Working hard for all to see
But they just think me a failure
And want nothing to do with me
I study hard for school
And then study hard for church
I do not ignore my friends
But I do not forsake my work
I keep the entire house in shape
Laundry, dishes, windows, floor
I help my brothers with their studies
Then I tidy up once more
I always stay positive
And show no sign of stress
Only to be classified as 'loser'
Though I have truly done my best
"You missed this entire window,
And how did you get a C?"
I bat a thousand and miss one
And that's all they'll ever see
So I'll stay quiet and forget studies
And just stay asleep
Maybe they'll think me a failure
And want nothing to do with me.
Author notes
I don't usually bitch through poetry, but I was pissed all day and my brain threw up on the paper. I failed a grade and realized what kind of stereotype people put on me. So, voila.
DON'T BS
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Oh I feel this. I hate when people judge you for one tiny mistake you make and refuse to look at all the things you've done right.
You expressed all of those feelings in this piece and you did a great job in it.
~Restless and True~
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Wow
You're honestly critical and positive at the same time. What a novelty. (Sorry for the sarcasm; I'm feeling a tad cynical)
I'm glad that this peice was everything I meant it to be from the readers' AND author's perspective.
Thank you. I really appreciated commenters like yourself.
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Don't BS?
But what fun is that?
Alright alright,
I don't think that the last pharagraph fits quite right but we both know how good at poetry I am anyway.
I still really like it though. It may be one of my favorites. ^_^
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There's No Fun in Filtering Through Ass-Kissing
Finding actual feedback is so difficult
Huh. The last paragraph was meant to be a conclusion, which I always can't live without >.< Bummer that it doesn't fit.
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this is no bs, you know you are not a failure so f what they think, as long as you got it in you mind that you have tried then keep on moving, if that doesn't work figure out something that does, keep it flowing
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Yes, I Know
It was how I felt at the time, but I think anyone who knows me knows that I haven't given up. That is, I've given up on them - screw them - but I haven't stopped trying in life.
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Wow
No worries, I can understand you stress full heartedly, and don't feel alone I too failed a grade. So its all cool...we learn more because of it. My favorite saying comes into effect "everything happens for a reason!"
All in all great write!
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I never feel alone ;)
I feel that I have not failed. I have found a way that does not work.
Besides, I don't feel stupid for it. I wasn't ready to move up and there's nothing wrong with that.
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I know
Hey always remember I am here if you ever need me, and you don't have to thank me. Thank you for the priveledge of reading this piece.
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