Somebody's child

I'll never be what you wanted

No matter what I say or do

I've tried so many times

But I can't change myself for you

Your anger and your distance

Are the only thing I see

And sometimes it makes me think

That you wish you never had me

Where did I go wrong?

It seems I only let you down

I f**k everything up

Even when I try to make you proud

Now it's toxic in this house

And we hardly talk at all

But I hate it when you hit me

And push me up against the wall

Did you know that I want help?

That's why I scream so loud

Then you get scared, and dad shuts the windows

And your hand covers my mouth

I know I have some people who care

Though they don't care in the same way

I'd like to find someone to love me

And someone who's going to stay

So when everything seems to fall apart

And my emotions start running wild

I want someone to not be afraid

I want to be somebody's child

Reviews

[Sapphire Naylor]

This is a wonderful poem. It is beautifully written and I love how you can feel the emotion that is so raw. Well done.

[Mutasa]

woow so a touching i would love to be like you

[Luke L]

Powerful stuff lovely writing :)

[SquinklaPsyOps]

Wow… this is fantastic!

Brilliant imagery and great transitions!

[Sami Khalil]

An emotive and a heartfelt poem. Thank you for penning ...:)

[zainul]

Life demands many things.
Your wish to have someone to not be afraid indicates that you need protection.
It's a great write indeed.

[Chaos_Collector]

Molly this was a heartfelt poem. I'm sorry to hear that you have to go through this. The last stanza is truly powerful So when everything seems to fall apart
And my emotions start running wild
I want someone to not be afraid
I want to be somebody's child" Outstanding Molly..