INNOCENCE LOST

Memories of my troubled youth haunt me even now
Forced to be an adult before I really knew how
To find who I am from all the pain of who I've been
And defeat the lies, so my identity I might win
Send me on a journey beyond the memories and pain
I fear it's only there my future might I ever gain
For I'm not stupid, ugly, unwanted or unloved
It's just from a broken home that I was shoved
Disliked in life because of the feelings of distrust I send
Used, abused and paranoid dare anyone be my friend
So easy was I to be who others wanted me to be
That I have lost myself somewhere inside of me
Now to teach myself to overcome the holes in my past
And learn to like myself so others might like me at last
Will force me to face old fears I have buried deep
And wash away the bad with the flood of tears I shall weep
Bare my soul that others might dare to do the same
And hope to spare them the loneliness and the shame
Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

I read your poem and I am moved by the depth of emotions that you have captured in your words. The way you describe the pain of growing up in a troubled environment and the struggle to find your own identity is so relatable and powerful. Your words are a reminder that we are not defined by our past, but rather by the choices we make in the present.

I can feel the sincerity and honesty in your words, and I am inspired by your courage and determination to overcome the challenges that you have faced. Your poem is a call to action for all of us to confront our fears and to embrace our true selves.

Your words are a reminder of the power of hope, of the importance of self-love and acceptance, and of the way that we can all learn from the struggles and triumphs of others.

[akki]

wow this poem is really very touching.. the best part of this writing is the desire to get out of one's own limits..

[Bear]

Thank you for the nice review I shall gladly return the read and review favor :~)

[pia]

Your emotions were on point. And thid was something we all can relate to. Even in my youth ive managed to relate to the stages where i was once forced to be what others wanted. Isolated and dictated until i took my own charge and stopped caring about pointless opinions of the average.
Aimed for being on the top. Clawing my way up and learning an important lesson with each failure. Getting a shoves higher.
This was written from the heart and thats why i loved it. It spoke to me like the words coming out of my mouth while i recited it were my own. You made a connection.
This was beautiful

[Bear]

WOW! Thank you such a great review and I am very glad that you were able to relate, that is what I hope for the most from my writing