No One Knows

a poem that many people will be able to relate to.

No one knows what it's like
to be hurt sometimes

A lot of people don't know
what it's truly like to get
hurt because they have
never been hurt

No one knows what it's like
to be called ugly, stupid, un-
wanted, emo, b***h, fat, a nerd,
a freak, anorexic, worthless,
fake, twat, gay, alone, goth, and
idiot

People have been called these
things and people have called
other people these things

It hurts you I know because
I have been called some of
these names

Here is a little secret, don't listen
to those people that call you those
things, just block it out like you
never herd them say or call you
those names

You are beautiful inside and out
no matter what, so it shouldn't
matter if you are called those
things

No one knows what it's like to
be hurt sometimes unless they
know what it feels like to be
hurt

Author's Note

I wrote this because to many people believe what they are called and I hope this poem will make the people that are hurt feel better.

Reviews

[Patrick Henry]

I like it. A very heart felt poem. Your quote makes the poem confusing in part because you write that everyone will be able to relate, but the poem keeps saying, "No one knows, no one knows etc..." .....It's tough to figure out how to NOT react to others around you because it's good practice to not be anti-social. Being bullied doesn't even START what I went through. lol When I said my growing up was unique, that is exactly what it was on most things.... It would be a nice outlet for younger people to do what YOU are doing by way of writing and finding comfort in believing that their word is a precious one to be heard. I wouldn't have understood such words, but it would helped to not have me cutting myself open to slide metal under the skin for pain, be abused by girls my age in the worst of ways, start fires to burn everything in my life, and being blamed outright for my parent's divorce. That would be the tip of that proverbial iceberg!! lol The trouble in school starts at home. I was made to speak as an altar boy, attend church picnics, volunteer at soup kitchens etc.... so I wasn't neglected like most I know!! Great poem to link to on any site you belong to. : ) xoxo -Mark

[Stormie Sky]

thanks :)

[Patrick Henry]

Welcome

[Nick.B]

Reminded me of an old song "behind blue eyes"....great powerful poem....well done

[Stormie Sky]

thanks :)

[Brian]

Very simple but has a great message. I think you should reduce the second stanza to just be "A lot of people don't know truly what it's like to be hurt." I think its unnecessary to say "because they have never been hurt." I think that line is necessary in the poem but I think it should go somewhere else. Just my opinion though. Simply a personal preference. Great poem!

[Stormie Sky]

Thanks :)

[Coyote Poetry]

A lot of people don't use common sense when they speak. I like your recommendation. Most people feel alone and distance sometimes. Just need real friends to keep them strong. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Stormie Sky]

thanks :)

[Ency Bearis]

I feel your sentiment, a wonderful poem you presented and you nailed it - the beauty just not physically but the inside of a person.

[Stormie Sky]

thanks

[Ency Bearis]

You're most welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

"You are beautiful inside and out
no matter what, so it shouldn't
matter if you are called those
things

No one knows what it's like to
be hurt sometimes unless they
know what it feels like to be
hurt"
A very nice poem that is so relevant to our times and especially to bully people or hurtful ones who do not care about others and their feelings...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Stormie Sky]

your welcome :) thank you for the comment :)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Stormie Sky]

:)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)

[Jack...]

Beautifully done and your message shines through as a beacon of hope for those who have felt this pain.

[Stormie Sky]

thanks :)

[The Invisible Girl]

This is very well written! This poem is encouraging to all who are struggling with bullying or abuse by not letting the abuser/bully bring them down. And that they matter 100%. Great poem!! :D 100/100

[Stormie Sky]

thank you so much :D

[The Invisible Girl]

You're very welcome! :D

[Stormie Sky]

:D

[Zoya]

its a very good poem...

superb..........................
really nice,...
the thoughts... the way of writing...
everything so inspiring

[Stormie Sky]

thank you so much

[17thWhitePrince]

Very well written and spoken for sure =D
We shouldn't let words like those cut us like a knife . . .
We must remain strong and not take to heart what horrible things people may say about us . . .
We must not be concerned with what we cannot control
Just be yourself
Be strong =D

[Stormie Sky]

exactly =D thanks