I Am Me

My eyes burn with the tears of being rejected,

So many years I've been crawling at your feet,

Begging for a chance to be accepted,

Wanting to belong in a superficial world.

 

That girl walks by me,

With her perfect hair and perfect face,

Escorted by her boy-toy,

That's something I'll never be.

 

I want to be a part of that world,

I long for my life to be like that,

I feel endless and hopeless,

No one will ever understand.

 

All I want is to belong in that place,

That ever-changing world in a fast pace,

Parties, clubs, boyfriends, and fun,

My life will always be painful.

 

I bet those girls aren't so happy inside,

They most likely feel useless and bad,

Their image is all a facade,

To hide the shame they feel.

 

Now I realize that I shouldn't be like them,

I should be unique and free of doubt,

But, it's so hard when all the boys look at them,

They never give me a second glance.

 

I bet those popular girls don't feel so hot,

When their boyfriends beat them and they fail in school,

I am stronger than that,

I am me.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Emily Rose]

This is a great sentiment - your declaration "I am me" at the end of the poem is made far more powerful by its truthfulness and simplicity. It seems, however, that you change rather abruptly from wishing to be like the "boy -toy" holding girls to accepting yourself. Are you sure you can do that so quickly, just in the space of a stanza or two? You seem to switch without much of a transition. Despite that little blip, it's still a nice piece and you encompass a good and true feeling.

[Bhavya Kaushik]

"My eyes burn with the tears of being rejected,
So many years I've been crawling at your feet,"

This is really sad but so beautifully written indeed...Very passionate and vivid!
It seems like you've written emotions...Great work! :)

[RaindropsRoses93]

wow gabby your words always amaze me. I love the whole idea of the poem because everyone has to realize that just because you appear to have the perfect life does not mean it is perfect. Great job as always!