I don't feel alright
You smile with delight
And I just sit and frown
I close out your words
Which are all still heard
Even though I'm starting to drown
I clap my hands on my ears
My lashes wet with tears
You look at me and grin
You're not what I want
But you're what I've got
And I don't know a way I can win
I gave up on timing
I gave up on rhyming
I focused my energy on you
I cry all alone
I just want to go home
But I don't know what to do
Author notes
I guess it's about a woman in an abusive relationship.
A contest entry
- I want to feel your pain by Reanna Eryn.
430 points, ended March 24, 54 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
-
I love this! The fourth and final verses are especially powerful, but I like the whole thing, really. Excellent job, Kal!
-
Interesting concept! I like this idea! Keep writing!
-
simply put, which only adds to its brilliance. i love!!! <3
Adding your comment:
