Black Sheep

Black Sheep

A Poem by Jenni Bailey

I'm the black sheep
The reason is too deep
My trauma, I spoke it to the depth
I knew things were different, but hard to accept

My CP, alone, makes me one
I don't want to, but I truly believe
It's why my Dad became ''undone''

I've tried so hard to fit in,
But, as a kid, how could I?
I wasn't even comfortable in my own skin

Now, as an adult
I'm being taught that it's not my fault
I'm also okay with the name ''Black Sheep''
I'm not ready to put it to sleep

I've found comfort in the dark coat
''Black Sheep'' language is seen in things I wrote
It has made feel safe...why?
The reason makes me cry

For my sake, I can't care anymore
I need to leave indifferences at my door
I feel my family hates me
The things I went through, they refused to see

I feel I wasn't seen for the person I am
I feel, when I was born, I was a ''black lamb''
I was different from the start
But, I have the same-shaped heart



© 2023 Jenni Bailey


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You indeed have a heart, dear friend and it writes with amazing candour, depth and emotion. You truly have a natural skill, able to say what you feel with everything you are.. Blessings, dear Jenni.

Posted 1 Year Ago


emmajoygreen

1 Year Ago

You write in a very specific style.. your work is a gift, believe me. 07.22, UK time, and, the sun .. read more
Jenni Bailey

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much. I will find time ⌚ to read your writing todsy
emmajoygreen

1 Year Ago

No hurries, Jenni; whenever you have time. :)

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Jenni Bailey
Jenni Bailey

Kalispell, MT



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Hi, my name is Jenni Bailey. I have Cerebral Palsy, and I've been writing since my teenage years. All of my writing is based on my beliefs, struggles, personal trauma, etc...my writing is also very .. more..

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