Atypically Misunderstood

Alone in my room, writing pieces of myself into my journal.

The walls have ears.

My family trying to figure me out, but they’ve never listened.

Rather, they listen, but they don't hear.

I've explained myself so many times, but they still don't understand.

I'm weird.. Abnormal.. Atypical.

But this planet is full of the unique and original.

So I'm not alone.

Life and time are infinite.. Perpetual..

Their will be more like me, choosing to "follow the grain in your own wood."

 Lord Otaku - Atypically Misunderstood, Anime writing contest

 Second Place - Atypically Misunderstood,  Anything writing contest

Author's Note

Quote by Howard Thurman
Poem for Albert's Poetry Cafe ~ "Tovli's Ten" with Helena

Reviews

[Helen Crutchett]

"follow the grain in your own wood". I love that! Yes, we poets/writers and indeed most creative people are a misunderstood lot at times. We certainly 'march to a tune of a different drummer!"

But hey, we wouldn't have it any other way, would we my friend?

Keep following the grain in your wood! Who cares what ppl say!

Thanks for submitting this to the contest.

Helena

[Marie Harrison]

Lovely

[Dove]

Writers/poets are definitely creative, and theres nothing wrong with that. Its cool being different from everyone else.
"My family trying to figure me out, but they’ve never listened.
Rather, they listen, but they don't hear."
.... I totally can relate to those two lines thats exactly how my family is with me.
I love this piece,never stop writing! and really do enjoy reading your work.