Take it Back

Let’s take it back to the Pre-K

All I ever wanted was to fit in

But up to the 11^th grade

Each persona just wouldn’t settle in

That’s when I decided to screw school

And break all the rules

I gave up and distanced myself

Put thoughts of happiness on the shelf

 

Now let’s go to church

A place of love, where all I felt was hurt

Always felt like I had to be someone else

It was never good enough to be myself

Never felt like I was social, funny, or good enough

And when they forgot me; they’d say, “Tough!”

 

Now let’s return home

To a place devoid of hope

Dad and Sis could never be appeased

While no one noticed if I’d fallen to your knees

 

Everywhere I went I fought for recognition

Because acceptance was my sole mission

But when I got it I was full of disgust

I didn’t no longer recognized myself and felt crushed

 

So I set out on my own

Determined to make it alone

Convinced I didn’t need anyone

But the reality was I was just on the run

I taught myself to fake that smile

When my thoughts were constantly hostile

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But what I came to see was we all want to feel wanted

And we never want be forgotten

We all have our demons and battles

We all have that darkness in which we dabble

It’s so easy to compare to the other person

And look in the mirror and hurl curses

But when you chase after that fool’s gold

You will eventually lose your soul

 

But that blood of the cross made you brand new

Because your unique potential, God knew

As a cry for help, you can stick a knife in your skin

And keep pushing it while your identity wears thin

You may think people’s acceptance will dull the pain

But truth is; only God can act as your Novocain

 

Attempting to fit in only bind you in chains

And it breaks you down till nothing remains

You don’t have to be a leader

While you don’t have to be a follower either

Once you accept you are who you are

You will look back and be shocked you made it so far

Reviews

[Dannyisawriter]

Thanks for all your reviews everyone :)

[DoormanDan]

This is quite well written. Many many people can relate to the struggle to belong you have written about here, and you have written the poem in such a way that it stands out and keeps the reader's interest. Wonderful piece :)

[MomzillaNC]

Well penned :)

[Leslie Philibert]

Well written, but this will naturally be liked especially by Christians..

[Riley Justine]

Your poems are amazing Danny! Really well done job on this one again :)

[iveltac]

Nice work danny. keep up writing the good work.

[Jamestown]

This is an amazing piece of work! BRAVO! You couldn't have said it any better,
I am so blessed to have read this piece! I too write positive spiritual pieces you
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Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!