The Other child

I was the one you hand picked.

The one you said you want.

Until I was eight.

And I became second rate.

Your real child was born

And I became something of scorn.

I was never good enough.

I always was in the wrong.

But your lack of love has made me strong.

Now with a child of my own that you show the same descent.

I try to live with out to much resent.

Deep in your heart I know some where you love me.

And you really don't think that your all that above me.

I will always be that adopted child.

Second rate to my little brother.

Everyone in town saw what you had done.

How you forgot your Daughter and loved your son.

I keep hoping for a day you will really care.

And you will love this child with out compare.

Author's Note

I just wonder if I'm the only one that feels this way.

Reviews

[Jonathan De Elvira]

I agree with 3dgaddict on this...ur not alone, maybe I'm not directly related with this writing but there's someone like u...
i can feel the emotion in this,
it's an honest writing, easier to understand but hard to deal though...
u r strong for writing this...
keep writing :)

[melissa]

yes your not alone many people feel like this....

[Star Wolf]

Very sad, tragic, to feel so important until the birth of a 'real' child comes along then made to feel second. What hurt to have to grow up with.

[McGee]

This is a beautiful poem, beautifully written

[Sports Girl]

Your not alone. I feel the same way everyday. Good poem

[Matthew Kult]

Personal and honest. Well done.

[Ashesh]

It's a sad thing to know .. such things exist in your world too. Basically, in south asia - India, Nepal (my country).. we know of such things in villages. Now I know gender issue prevails everywhere..
Anyways, excellent poem.. full of emotions and heartbreak. Thanks for sharing your story.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

this is such a sad tale~ and I am sure you are not the only one who would feel this way~ as children all any of us want is to be loved~

[Brighid an Lasair]

I really doubt that you're alone in feeling this way; I know a few people that were adopted and have siblings who weren't who tend to share this. It takes a lot of strength to write of the things that cause us the most pain, but it helps with the healing process.

This is a strong write, it shows your strength and sadness at the same time and really speaks to people.

[the-One-with-the-Darkne..]

NO your not. Both of my parents are that way to my twin sister an little brother.... you are not alone.