Outside Looking In

A young girl wanting to fit in with her peers

 

 

She stands on the outside looking in.

Often times a whispered prayer escapes her lips, wishing to...

Have friends

           Go to parties

                     Be beautiful

                                Have money

          Fit in

 

She's poor in wealth by comparison

to the rich, but abundant in love.

Hand me down clothes is

what she wears.

While they wear designer clothes.

She settles walking or riding the

bus to school.

They cruise around in sports cars.

 

They hover over her with smirks on

their faces.

Mouths open ready to spew out cruel words.

Rag girl

       Trash

             Stupid

                     Wannabe

 

Swelling tide of woe washes

over her, dampens her soul

like dew dampens the earth.

Exasperation burns inside her,

 heart overflows with shame.

 

She doesn't understand why they

can't see the good in her.

She may not be rich with money,

but she's rich at heart.

She has....

    Kind eyes

             Gentle hands

                    Loving heart

 Always ready to be a friend,

but she stands on the outside looking in.

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Please let me know what you think!
If there's mistakes feel free to tell me.
Never to old to learn as Coyote Poetry says.

Reviews

[iamkim]

some people are always like that. they tend to look down to those who don't have what they've got. we just have to be strong.

[Jeff]

Been there before. Great poem. Too bad most people never see beyond whats on the outside.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

It's shameful how classism divides us all.
The way you point out the lack of humanity
in our society is touching.

[Shardbearer99]

That was a very touching poem. I really enjoyed it. I know what it is liked to be laughed at at school; it really sucks, you feel really low all the time, nervous, unsure of yourself...School wasn't ever a great time for me, so I know how she must feel, being treated like that. You really captured the feelings and emotions one might feel to being belittled by richer people. It was wonderful to read and possibly a poem that a lot of people can associate with. Great job

[Stef Outsiders]

Yes I know this too well... love it!

[Linear]

Thats the way of shallow people everywhere, good write

[Magdelena]

This reminds me of a movie I once saw, so vivid were your words.. I saw beauty in this. For your piece held such truth inside.. This happens all over, cast-a-ways I call them, for the way people look upon those lesser than them.. A shame, for it's what's on the inside that matters, as your ending states.. Well done my friend, well done indeed.

Hugs
Mags xx