19

I did it all to myself,

but I can't help but blame

the world for all that's been done

to make me play the game.

Meaning that I can't help

but try to harmonize

melodies from the idols

on the radio to my life.

Does it really have to be

difficult for someone like me

to try to live a life

free from misery?

Don't take my cries for help

as a plea for sympathy,

rather, believe in me 

and what my life could be.

I swear, it happens every time.

When we try to live by

the rules, it breaks my heart

to see someone like me cry.

It's not too late, 

throwing up the last of

the previous life lived,

and trying to find something to love.

Reviews

[Annabelle Lee]

very empowering, i much enjoyed this stanza
Meaning that I can't help
but try to harmonize
melodies from the idols
on the radio to my life.

[A. H. Pinley]

I say live life by the rules and don't give yourself permission to stumble over someone else's shortcomings. Hardship is not a bad thing. Good work!

[Taylor H.]

thought provoking

[Danielle Bernard]

Great job

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

A thoughtful write. Gets one thinking about their life. I really like the 3rd and 4th stanzas.

[John]

Thank you. Glad something stuck :)

[shunik]

this is an awesome write
;)

[Elizabeth Sellito]

love this

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Wow, excellent read and write. Reminded me of my youth.

[John]

Me too. Ha, I can only imagine what my current youth will look like to an older me.