Nonessential

The poem goes through the mind of a young girl in the hospital. She has brain damage and can faintly remember details from her past. She stays in room 515.

I've never seen the stars before.

-stars, I was such a child back then-

The stars are lies, our lives are lies.

-when it's just you and me, I let my real self show-

You're different, you know you are.

You are not like anyone else on earth.

You are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

Your existence must be a lonely one.

-none of this is real-

From a very young age it was clear I'd never fit in,

Because I like a little chaos.

-i can't go back, they can't help me-

My dreams weave in and out of memories.

-my hands around your neck, yours at the small of my back-

Were we dancing?

I want to throw open my eyes,

Wake up and not be alone anymore.

-i wish i could see myself in me-

For you to know who I am,

-number 515, number 515.. Ah, she's nonessential-

That is my greatest fear.

Reviews

[Hailey Juliet]

This is a very interesting concept and perhaps difficult to write about with success, but I think you pulled it off. The character narrating the poem has just enough lucidity and confusion to make the portrayal believable and effective, in my opinion. The poem had an eye opening and heart wrenching effect as it tugged on my emotions. I think this was a great idea and you did it justice in my mind. Very heart felt and full of feeling. Well done!