Am I Still Not Good Enough?

What do i have to do, to be the perfect child, you've always wanted? *SECOND PLACE WINNER IN 'POEMS FOR THOUGHT' CONTEST AND THIRD IN THE 'GET MY ATTENTION' CONTEST* <3

Am I still not good enough?

What do I have to do, 

To be the perfect child you've

Always wanted?

Am I still not the person you wanted?

How can I prove it to you,

That I am worth everything to you,

How do I do it?

Am I still the most hated person?

Why do I do what I do,

Begging with you, pleading with you,

When you won't listen anyway?

Am I still the hideous creature you said I was?

What do you see, in those deadly eyes?

A pitiful, pathetic child, 

Is that what you see?

Am I still not worth looking at?

I'm sorry I have no luck,

I'm sorry I was born the way I am.

I'm sorry for everything I've done!

Am I still the imperfect child you said I was,

All those long lost years ago?

What can I do, what can I say,

To keep me alive, for one more day?

Mummy, daddy, please listen to me!

I've changed, I've changed, i promise I have!

What do I do, to keep me alive,

For one more day?

Author's Note

This is a story of child abuse, the child is screaming, the child is crying, but nobody hears.

Reviews

[Julia.Moore]

A love for haiku poetry developed during world literature studies, inspired by its power to express deep ideas in just a few syllables. The book Blue Harlequin features many of these moments, celebrating the simple beauty of life. Read the full article to explore the essence of haiku poetry: https://aoidemagazine.com/what-is-haiku-poetry/

[stars are far]

that was so innocent and beautifully written, well done

[1Disawsum]

thankyou! xx

[M.L.H.]

Very powerful piece. Thank you so much for sharing this story with us.

[Kieta!]

I feel bad for this child :( It is so sad to see parents who do not love or embrace their children :( Great job with this :)

[1Disawsum]

thankyou! This was me, I tried so hard to be perfect, but then I realised, nobody NEEDS to be 'perfect' for others. As long as they think they are perfect to themselves, what else matters? Yes, it is very sad, but unfortunately, some people just aren't fit to be parents.

[Emily]

Wow, love this poem, well done.

[1Disawsum]

thanks for the comment! :) xx

[WordlessFacade]

This is really good, sad, but I feel the story you tell with your words, I can't wait to read more of your writing. =)

[1Disawsum]

Thankyou for your comment, much appreciated! :D