Stunted

Where is my family?
Now that I'm alone they don't come around.
They don't want to be reminded of the pain I feel.
They can't accept their failures.
They speak so loudly without a sound.
My friends took your place.
The few that I have.
They listen without judgement.
Comforting me with their words.
Where was the guidance that children deserve.
Where was the love that I so desperately needed.
Searching for a moment, a choice that could have changed everything.
Is it my fault that I wasn't prepared?
No directions or road maps no notes to compare.
No signs to show me what's wrong or right.
Sex for fun didn't pay off for me.
Born and forgotten now go raise yourself.
I really could have used some of your help.
Now out on a ledge I contemplate death.
Anxious regrets and a life of contempt.
I'm a product of mom, I'm a product of dad.
Lost without guidance I'm just half a man.

-Jaspar

Reviews

[BlaqkShadow]

I feel the clear passion in this poem, I can relate to the situation and I find this poem very strong and emotional.
The lines "I'm a product of mom, I'm a product of dad.
Lost without guidance I'm just half a man." are so powerful, I hope you find some peace after writing it, it's a fantastic piece of writing!

[Jaspar]

Thank you Shadow. I don't know what else to say. Your review has brought tears to my eyes. It's just nice to know that someone gets it. Thank you.

[BlaqkShadow]

I hope you continue to have inner strength hun, I know you can do it. A creative mind deserves to be protected.

[Emma]

I related to this one since I practically raised myself.
I envied my friends who seemed to have wonderful parents, I hate sounding cliche especially when it's the truth what doesn't kill us makes us stronger.

[Jaspar]

I know I'm not alone in this respect, but I wish I was. I don't want anyone else out there to feel the pain of feeling (if not being) unloved. Thank you Emma for your feed back and kind words.