Feelings of a teen

This is a collection of poetry

In the Shadows

In the shadows, our safe location

Away from our fears and our desires

The bad overcomes the good

We forget who we are and become animals

In the shadows

We dwell in the shadows

Our own family, a place where we are welcomed

The coming of age, we are helped

On our own struggle, being a teen

In the shadows

We lurk, trying to find answers

Peers, sports, school just life

Piling on us, trying not to crack

Breaking is a sign of weakness

We cannot be weak

In the shadows

We are safe 

Where are you?

I am all alone in the halls

Looking through the sea of faces

Seeing couples kiss

The passion can be seen

By that one touch

You left me

For her

My best friend

You promised me you would always be here, but

Where

Are

You?

You left me here cold and

Alone

Bottom of the backpack, forgotten and lost.

I am the math homework

Under the binder

You probably forgot about me

That’s ok

Everyone else has to

Forget me.

I am the lab book in your locker

You never use it

You forgot about me

I'm used to being left out

I am used to being forgotten.

I am the English paper

Blown in the breeze

You lost me.

That’s ok.

I'm away and

I'm free

 I am lost

I am lost and alone

But in your arms I feel warmth

I feed on your kindness

I need you

You are like my superman

You understand me

I want you

To be without me because

Without you

I am alone

 Protection

We all have some sort of protection

Mine was the dark veil

Framing my high pale cheekbones

I allow no one in

When you came

I allowed you in

Your cold hand on my face was my protection

Then you left

You left me unprotected

I desire for the cold hand

I am vulnerable now

And you were my all

My protection. 

On the corner, waiting

I am here

On the corner

Waiting

Waiting for you

The street corner

In the rain

I glance at my watch

5:45

You left me chilled to the bone

I run for my house

Leaving behind a single red rose

On the corner in the rain 

The passion of a writer

Writing is peaceful

It helps me

It is comfort

Writing is like a chocolate

Precious and delicious

Writing is the candy for the soul

Writing helps me cope

It is my life

Writing is peaceful

It is an exercise

Get better and be better

Writing is a true passion and not to take lightly

Reviews

[Craba]

like the thoughts of this write, very nicely written

[Rika]

You did not use the word deserting for the contest you entered but you used the meaning of it very well. excellent job

[MusicLover]

In a way I did. Most teenagers feel deserted and if I use the meaning, then I do use it. I used deserting but not accually using it. It is on a greater more emotional levl then saying ['i am deseted'. It gives the reader a visual sense on how teens in this day and age feel. And no i am not some old lady. I am a teen

[Rika]

Who said you were a old lady? lol

[MusicLover]

well the way i said it may presume that way. but do u see what I mean. I described the feeling and not telling it.

[Rika]

Yep i see, still very good work.

[Dove]

You entered this poem or these poems in my contest... it's not what I was looking for but I must say it truly is amazing. I say every piece of writing is amazing but not every piece of writing touches my heart and holds my attention. Your poem(s) did both. The flawless flow of thoughts and the never ending emotion came together to create something that I seriously enjoyed reading. Definately shows your writing skills. Fantastic job! P.S my favorite poem was Bottom of the Backpack Forgotten and Lost:) keep up the great work.

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing flow of thoughts. I like the desire and the emotion in the words. I like the short sentences. Allow the reader to read the story with ease. A very nice ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Pritesh]

Excellent poem with great emotions!

[JR Jones]

I think we can all relate to this, or at least parts of it. I like how it feels like several poems together, giving one the impression of events transpiring over hours, days, and weeks. Well done!

[Underestimated]

This makes me sad.
(That means it's good by the way.)

[DeliriousCerises]

Wow, this seriously took me back, back to high school. Back to being in love, and being broken, standing strong, but feeling weak. And trying so hard to disappear. Because the one time you didn't fear closeness, it bit you. You've done a great job at capture a very specific emotion. I love how this is just one line after another, sometimes one word, just gives it power, and a free flow. Well done.

[Emily B]

we must all have darkness and light to be complete and whole and human, the same goes for sadness and joy

i don't feel any less invisible now than i did when i was your age