Ninth Grade

Started writing poetry in ninth grade;

Got played by this girl named Nancy,

But it was okay

Because she never said she

Loved me,

So I never held a grudge against she.

I still went to the dollar show at the Avalon

To watch Blink 182;

Although,

I felt as if I were

Standing in the House of Blues…

At the same time,

Having oral sex was just

A fantasy,

Better yet… wet dreams.

Exclusively,

I live the street dreams

Because a lot of people

Killed my reality.

I said f**k school and didn’t give two s***s about a salary

Because all I needed at that moment

Was a HUG.

I had a heavy heart that barely

Stayed, but it took long walks in the park.

Sounds of judgment in my head filled me with insecurities,

But one day in fifth period,

English class,

She took away my skateboard from underneath my feet and asked,

“Hey Sweetie,

What are you listening to in your CD Player?”

I replied, “Yellowcard’s ‘Ocean Ave.’”

She struck back and said,

“Well,

You’re pretty cute and you seem like

my kind of dude.

I’ve been eyeing you from the very first day of school.

My name is Mayra

and I’m sorry that last girl

put out your fire,

but it’ll be alright because Imma take

you higher!”

Then she kissed me...

Her mood ring turned green.

Who would of known it would have blown up

Bigger than just being two horny freaks?

We both started catching feelings

And before we both knew it…

The bell rang.

Reviews

[JayceeC]

I love that you included some signs of the times...although I think mood rings were more an age thing than a time thing, but skateboards, mood rings, Yellowcard, they give this a period feel that makes it a good nostalgia piece.
"so I never held a grudge against she." please fix this to "her" or just "so I never held a grudge." the she is implied. The improperness of that line just hangs for me.
jan

[sinNsincerity]

Thank you Jan, always appreciated! =D

[sereenaoutloud]

Aww how cruel we can be to each other but then to find that person who sees in you what you yourself do not can certainly boost your confidence..!
love how you got this message across going back to your teen years and the school games, making reference to blink 18 and the skateboard takes the reader back in time with you on this journey !! Loved it SweetSin

[sinNsincerity]

High school was deffinately hectict and amazing at the same time.
Just a small moment that I wanted to show you all.
Thank you for reading love!

[sereenaoutloud]

you are always welcome.. Bestie!! :)

[Haley Wilson]

I love the contemporary feel to this poem! It's a talented and unique piece for sure.

[sinNsincerity]

Thank you for reading Haley!

[wordman]

out of one romance to another,this one hotter than the other
and just when your fanticy would be met the bell rings

[sinNsincerity]

The bell always rings...
thank you for reading sir!

[AaronFreitas]

Damn how I can relate to all that! Blink 182, Yellowcards album... those were classics that made you feel like a pimp walking around! haha Awesome write buddy not only can I relate but it was awesome. On one line I think you meant " I had a heavy heart that barely... instead of bearly... or I could be wrong. Good work brotha!

[sinNsincerity]

Yea those were good times.
Thank you for reading Aaron!

[AaronFreitas]

No problem buddy!

[Jamestown]

Another well written piece, that shows us the reader a little more of that
awesome heart you have brother! I and several others feel blessed that
9th grade these things happened and you found a hidden talent the good
Lord gave you to write, PTL) keep, keeping on my friend, thanks for sharing
and b-blessed to

[sinNsincerity]

Thank you James, always love what you have to say!

[Jamestown]

My pleasure bro! PTL. 123

[steven]

you mentioned Blink 182, so automatically loved the piece

[sinNsincerity]

Thank you Steven, I'm glad you loved it!

[Tom McRoberts]

Shamelessly modern--love it! Blink 182 as a blues house, reference to mood rings etc. You've captured universal feelings and made them relevant to contemporary readers. Great stuff, keep it up!

[sinNsincerity]

Tank you Tom, I'm glad that you think so.
Thank you for reading!