Shame

Shame

A Poem by Awaken the Sleepwalker

I began to feel ashamed of myself.
God gave me these wings
and all I can do is sit.
I have very few friends
they cannot rely on me.
I sin in the corner of these slums
when mighty wails swirl around me.
The ground cracks beneath our feet
and buildings crumble to the ground.

I began to feel ashamed of myself.
As I took flight and started soaring,
over the sea of shouting.
It is all moans and shouts and lonely cries,
screaming ,"Why don't you come?!"
"Why are you leaving us?!"

I began to feel ashamed of myself.
Never being there for my people.
Despite my gift.
Despite my power.

© 2010 Awaken the Sleepwalker


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this is a very interesting piece.
i like the format. this is a good poem. thank you very much for entering it into my contest.

Posted 14 Years Ago


I really like this - it is a mix of emotion, knowledge and skill. Keep writing you are really good cheers

Posted 14 Years Ago


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Awaken the Sleepwalker
Awaken the Sleepwalker

Boonsboro, MD



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I'm a sophomore in college, and I'm an English major, aspiring to be a high school English teacher. I'd love to use that at an outlet for my writing as well. I've been writing for a while, and I've ha.. more..

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