Trying

A mouth
curving up
is called a smile.

A sound
once musical
but now
rasping my ears
is called laughter.

Obeying
orders
without protest
Laughing
at meaningless jokes
is valued.

I
was
trying.

Trying
to be perfect
Trying to act normal
smile
laugh
joke
Trying
to ignore
the whispers
giggles
stares

Trying.

No longer.

No longer
laughing at jokes
meant to be funny
No longer
bothering
to break an awkward silence
No longer
dressing
to fit the trends

No longer.

No longer.

Reviews

[KCthelastboyscout]

I think it's a wonderful thing seeing things from your own point of view instead of following someone else's.for some people it's too late. i don't think it's too late for you

[flyingfree]

Thank you!! I am doing better, and hopefully I can use writing as a kind of a vent

[mae23]

This is so beautiful! The emotions are so real and easy relate to. I love the formatting and breaking up of thoughts. Amazing piece!

[AyeumieP]

Being able to transfer your feelings into the heart of the reader is a difficult task on its own, being able to make the reader leave their own feelings behind and feel yours is even harder. You have done a wonderful job of just that. I really enjoyed this piece. Keep up the good work, I want to read more of your pieces.

[flyingfree]

Thank you! I haven't been able to write much recently, but I'll be starting again soon.

[AyeumieP]

I'm looking forward to what you produce!

[AJ Flutters]

This is hauntingly beautiful. I love how the syntax of the poem mirrors the disjointed singularity of all the emotions, letting them exist individually, but still letting them injure in unison. Bravo!!

[flyingfree]

Thank you! I'm glad I was able to achieve what I meant to in writing this poem.

[Weeping willow]

Wonderful expression,can feel your words;-]

[Hosimone]

So powerful. I love this piece.