Part of the Furniture

Part of the furniture

As you sit there

in your easy chair

with the remote in your hand.

I’m pouring out my emotions

trying to make you understand.

My tone raises and you

become angered.

I got your attention because

I hit that nerve, so tattered.

You yell and tell me how YOU feel

turning it all around.

Your focus returns to the TV

As I become unwound.

Everything seems to hold your attention

except the words I spout.

Even when it’s something you dislike,

you focus on it, to tune me out.

My voice begins to crack,

and you don’t even flinch.

All I want is your understanding

A hug or maybe a kiss.

Am I asking too much?

For you to step into my shoes?

When I have the blues?

You look at me, as if I were a child

As I bust my rump,

trying to make you smile.

You never question my love for you

for you know it’s always there.

You SAY the same goes for you,

but your distance is too much to bear.

Grabbing your beer

you continue tuning me out

I can’t help it

as I proclaim,

Am I THAT hard to figure out?

I just want to feel like something more than

part of the furniture....

Sandra Ferrara Gentry 2007

Reviews

[Spoken]

I absolutely agree and don't feel it's too much for us woman to ask... SHOW us you love us.. because anyone can SAY they love you. It's in the doing that lets us know how much you really mean it... geez, really not complicated at all... I feel you and I can relate.. there was a time when I was a part of the furniture. Great piece!

[Norah]

Well you have definitely caught my attention. I love your writing style and the way it seems so natural.
I look forward to reading more of this soon!

[vanishing]

Sandra, I am sure many people can relate to this poem in alot of ways
the talent put forth in every line is obvious, and your words
paint a perfect image of love in turmoil,
This is poetry to make the reader feel,
"Part of the furniture"..the title blends with the
amotion of the writing, and the image is clear!

[None]

I feel the pain, the distance. The "Men are from Mars and Woman from Venus" thing going on. It's great to have writing to fall into. Pretty soon he will be saying, "Hey, where's my baby?" Well, she's writing and meeting people that appreciate her--so there!!! You have an exceptional ability to voice your feelings with such great form! Great writing.