Strong

I ran crazily, not knowing I became an adult

Trying to pretend I live without worries so my brother won’t get worried

When I get home, I wash up, turn off the lights and lay down

But now reality is heavier than dreams

So I can’t sleep

In the mirror

It’s not the me I used to know

I want to chase after my dreams

But responsibility weighs down on my shoulders

I have a habit of thinking mistakes are failures

I don’t wanna fail so I keep stopping my efforts

Cuz I don’t wanna get hurt, I avoid new encounters

It’s better to cry alone, no need to be cautious

"No one will blame you

It’s okay to make mistakes sometimes

Because anyone can do so

Although comforting by saying it’s alright

Are just words"

I lay on my bed but it doesn’t feel like home

I just wanna go far away

Even if the sun rises tomorrow, even if there’s hope

The words “good morning”

Mean nothing to me

I’m sinking, I can’t grasp onto anything

I think of the faraway memories that won’t ever return

Now the remaining pictures fade away

It feels like it’ll be somewhere

But not even a single piece remains anywhere

My eyes in the mirror

My feet that broke down

The man in the mirror

Keeps looking at me, strangely

It’ll be alright

At the end of this wandering

The me that I will find

Is waiting

Just because I took a step back, you think I am lost

A crisis becomes a chance, scars become armor

No one can break it, I guard my hear, do you see that?

Even if I’m lost in the maze called Despair

I trust myself in the split road called Chance

I need to stand up, what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger

I’m an expert on turning the tables and winning

People say that I’m only about the outer layer

But now you see me naked on the ground

People say that I’m a coward

But now you see me naked on the ground

I’m in the process of growing, you can’t kill my passion

Understand that I’m not afraid at all

The world sees what they want to see

But I’m more than just what you see

What you see is just the half of me

Reviews

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A tremendous power you can nurture by staying strong....and that's gaining victory...
All the lines are preserved with passion and promises to those who wanna break you down badly....
Hope that you'll pay back soon - Ameen😊

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Thanks very much!

[Davidgeo]

I have a similar habit (mistaking mistakes for failures, pretending away worries, etc.). You deal with it better than me. Or at least you write about dealing with it better than me.

But you do sometimes do things like use "cuz" instead of "cause" which f***s up your overall quality.

There's other word economy issues that you'll figure out within your own style as you continue to write... but that text shorthand crap... stop doing it. Immediately. It degrades your otherwise impressive quality.

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Thanks very much.

[Davidgeo]

You're still going to use text shorthand aren't you?

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

I thought that was the right way? English ins't my first language.

[Davidgeo]

No... it is not. I don't mean to belittle your English, for it not being your first language you do extremely well. You write better than 9 out 10 writers who only can speak/write English.

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Oh thanks! I didn't know. I sometimes have help from a friend who helps translate it better.

[Angel Narezza]

“A crisis becomes a chance, scars become armor” is an incredible line. The point of self-appreciation in a very existential piece. Nice man.

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Thanks so much! I am glad you liked it

[Riddhi]

I loved those last lines of your poem that world just see what they want to..I can understand by now that you are that kind of writer who writes to get rid of all thoughts , all emotions and feel better..I hope that one day you will achieve what you want to..And this poem was really powerful in expressing your emotions...And you have said that you are an expert in turning table..I hope that everything goes well with you...You expressed your thoughts and feeling beautifully in this poem..
Keep on writing..

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Thanks so much! I hope you can have the courage to write what's on your mind!

[Riddhi]

Yes..I wish that I can do it soon..