Ive watched as Theyve all moved on, many long gone,
Yet I remain.
As theyve all grown up, began life,
Yet I remain.
I see perfection, opportunity, and my heart burns with jealousy,
Yet I remain.
Ive learned so much, dreams, aspirations, marginilized , relegated to a life that can no longer fulfill me, my happiness on hiatus,
Yet I remain.
Ive prayed, Ive begged, Ive pleaded, watching time slip by, terrified of losing my youth, the world is missing out on me, and I, the world,
Yet I remain.
Yet I remain, stagnated by one event, angry, pained, drained,
I remain.
***ive never really wrote a poem, hated it in school, couple blogs i follow on here inspired me tho so feedback would be appreciated!***
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Reblogged this on blkkat49 and commented:
This is so touching, and very revealing.
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This is not an attempt at poetry Matt, this is true poetry. To be able to convey your pain, your frustration and your loss in such a poignant and beautiful manner, is an amazing accomplishment. It pulled at my heart and brought tears to my eyes. It takes courage to share emotions like that. You inspire me.
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Thank you so much! Etta was amazing! Writing from the perspective of someone in whole different century isnt easy!
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thats a wonderful poem, I finally figured out how to leave a comment after all these months!!! keep writing 🙂
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Thanks!
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I know nothing about poetry, but I know when a written piece speaks to me and yours does just that. I can “feel” your frustration and pain. I suppose that’s good poetry? Keep on trying.
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Why thank you!
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This is beautiful! I know my words can never heal you Matt, but your own might be a start. I love you to the moon. You have once again left me in awe 🙂
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Aw why thank you skeri!lol
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