Because I Can't [You Forget How Human I Really Am]

 

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If you jumped off a building

I wouldn't fly off to catch you

Because I can't.

 

If someone robbed a bank

I wouldn't shoot them with my laser vision

Because I can't.

 

If an old lady were to get purse-jacked

I wouldn't takle the robber

Because I can't.

 

And if I can't do those things

Who thinks that I'd be able to

Take a bullet to the heart?

 

People like you forget

Just how human I truly am.

I can hurt, too.

 

I have a backstory

But you're all too lazy to listen.

You can't say you know me, can you?

 

Do any of you have the time to speak to me?

No?

I didn't think so.

 

This isn't drama.

This is something different.

These are feelings.

 

Feelings I've locked away.

Feelings exploding within me.

Feelings you all find "retarded".

 

I can cry just like you.

I can bleed just like you.

I am just like you.

 

So if you and I are the same.

Why then, oh why

Would you do this to me?

 

You would never

Hurt yourself, right?

So why do it to me?

 

I dedicate this poem to you,

The current reader

Because this applies to you, too.

 

 

Reviews

[Walk away slow poet]

WOW such a powerful piece here, such depth. I enjoyed this. Loved the set up of this as well.

[MadeCheaply]

Oh Faith, this is a wonderful write, it makes me fear for you though.

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

I loved the emotions in this poem as well. It was really nicely written. I liked it a lot. I love reading your writes. They are always so emotional. I love them. Thanks for sharing.