Speak Up

Sitting in one corner 

thoughts running through my mind.

Keeping it to myself

as people won't understand me.

Misinterpreted for my sensitivity 

so I chose to be aloof.

Yes, I choose to be alone..

but not lonely.

Then one day, I decided to express my feelings.

People were perhaps surprised.. 

Perhaps guilty??

They couldn't even look me straight in the eye.

But I'm okay as long as I talked about what's bothering me.

I am relieved knowing that they're aware of what I feel. 

Though I have no I idea what they would say behind my back.

I've been so secretive 

but now I open up. 

Some will listen and be there for me,

Some will just gossip about me. 

But I'm all good as long as I get rid of the thorns stuck in my throat. 

Reviews

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This is awesome, amazing, every good synonym in the book. I get this poem, so much and I wish I could have more of the mindset towards the end. ‘I’m all good as long as I get rid of the thorns stuck in my throat.’ Truly, what a great line. I have a feeling this was very therapeutic to write and it’s so inspiring too. Really uplifting and definitely going in my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing.

[Sami Khalil]

It feels like an autobiographical piece of your inner thoughts.
We all go through those emotions. We are humans, after all.

[Lisasview]

This is not really a poem but more like a page from a journal..
As I say that I do feel it is good to get your feeling out..it helps..
To write what you are thinking.
Please take the time to read poems on this site..
Lisa

[gladys aily]

Hi lisa, i was actually planning to write a poem but it turns out to be like a journal, or I must say a free verse poem hehe. Not sure, though, but anyway, thanks for your comment. :)

[Lisasview]

When I was young I spent years writing in a journal..
Because of that my poems ere more like a story..about my life.. Now I do not do that..or at least I try hard not to do that.
Would you read my poem Time when you have a moment..I think you might like it.
Lisa