Despicable You

just a poem to myself

I see you staring through the window
Forehead pressed against the glass
In hopes that things will soon get better
Or that this life will quickly pass

You know of nothing but how to hurt
You only see the endless rain
You may be sorry for your mistakes
But there's no way to blot the stains

You're just not worth the extra effort
You'll never be quite good enough
You're family's gone, they've turned away
The love you crave is an empty bluff

You're blinded to the striking truth
Your plight is endless, no escape
So lay down here and stop the breathing
As dark reality takes shape

You're nothing like a butterfly
Soon to emerge from a dark cocoon
Sad to say you're just a worm
You're just an ugly, despicable you

Author's Note

Words said yesterday, or even years ago, still have affect today.

Reviews

[ashley]

This poem broke my heart.
"You're nothing like a butterfly
Soon to emerge from a dark cocoon
Sad to say you're just a worm
You're just an ugly, despicable you"
It's horrible, but sometimes when I'm lying awake late at night, I start to think this of myself... Maybe everything I thought I was supposed to be was just a lie... maybe I'm not as special as I wish I was... maybe I'll forever be the ugly duckling, grown full-fledged ugly duck, never meant to be a swan... It's an awful thought to have, and one I never let myself really ponder, because I'm terrified it's the truth. I've never met you really, but from your poems and your reviews and your messages, I can tell you without a doubt, it's a lie. You're nothing close to a worm - you're a butterfly. Maybe you don't have your wings yet, but trust me, you will. If anyone is a butterfly, it's you. Smile wide, you deserve it. :D

[Tina Kline]

Sad poem but powerful words to someone who did you wrong.

[Natalie]

Wow, very strong harsh words. This was a very good emotional poem I enjoyed it

[Senseless whatever]

Powerful write. Emotions of sadness and self loathing are the hardest to overcome. I really like the imagery used in this piece. You set the mood and tempo and keep it even throughout.

[Chantel]

This is really good, and really sad....you really know how to make your readers feel what you feel, which is important. Good rhythm, rhyme, and flow as well. Very easy to read which makes it easy to concentrate on the emotion and, well, what you're trying to say.
Hope this review made any sense at all haha :)
You're a great writer--keep at it! :)

[Aggie Skeleton]

Very blunt and to the point, and I like that. This was my fave stanza...
You know of nothing but how to hurt
You only see the endless rain
You may be sorry for your mistakes
But there's no way to blot the stains
It's so... powerful...

[Miss Coral]

Blunt. Harsh. Cruel.
Words do have affect for years and years.. sometimes the most random things are remembered.. which I wish people would remember. These kind of words can catch people, who think about it for their entire lives, wondering if it's true, if that person was only speaking the truth.
Very well written...great imagery to inspire emotions. Nice write.

[Jenny Nelson]

Very harsh and hard. Such a horrible sentiment to express to someone, but you've conveyed the words' damage well within this. It is a heart breaking piece, but well written and expressed. Personally, I like to read all kinds of poetry, not just the "nice" stuff. Lots going on out there. Well done with this.

[Ashesh]

"You're nothing like a butterfly
Soon to emerge from a dark cocoon
Sad to say you're just a worm
You're just an ugly, despicable you"

What can I say about it.. it shatters the heart into pieces. Ruthless! but great piece of write. Thanks for sharing.

[Lexi Nicole]

Awesome! Amazingly written. It's got a kind of subtle power to it- an easy fluidity of words that pack a punch once you step back and think about. I don't really know if that made sense, I am kind of tired right now...But I love this piece, I really do, great work!

[Allison]

This poem is amazing. It really says everything and totally describes how u feel.