Is That What You Want Me To Say?

What people ask vs. what they want to hear

A blank stare, emotionless gaze

Not even an echo of a smile

I'm okay

Is that what you want me to say?

Your dreams have become mine

I have no say in my future

I'm okay

Is that what you want me to say?

Nothing for breakfast, nothing for lunch

Only a bite for dinner

I'm just not hungry today

Is that what you want me to say?

My love for you won't die

Even though you won't return the feeling

But I'm okay without you

Is that what you want me to say?

I don't have many friends

An empty table at lunch

I'm "popular"

Is that what you want me to say?

I tore open my skin

To understand my pain

I just like long sleeves

Is that what you want me to say?

I hate my life

And I want a way out

No, wait, I'm fine

Is that what you want me to say?

You don't know me

Keep your comments to yourself

Oh. You're right

Is that what you want me to say?

I don't sleep

I'm too scared

I'm not even tired

Is that what you want me to say?

If I ended my life tonight

Could I come back tomorrow to please you

To smile and hold your hand

And say what you want me to say?

Author's Note

Please tell me what you think!! I worked really hard on this poem so that it would reach out to many people. Let me know if you can relate, what you think, how this makes you feel, anything at all. Also, comment if you want me to post more of my poems - I have a whole journal full of poems! Thank you!

Reviews

[keith]

you have given note to the taking of another's soul
the beat down the ignoring the lack of respect
such power in the repeated line
'Is that what you want me to say?'

[Nicole Schuster]

Pretty much. Thanks for the review :)

[Chris]

I'm thinking on this one...

[Inject Positivity]

I can relate to this very much....The way you have set up this concept in this poem is just amazing....I loved the flow....A very true write and you have beautifully expressed it.....Full ratings!!!! I honestly think that you should more of your poems, they have an unique pattern and people will love them....God bless you....

[Nicole Schuster]

Thanks!! That means a lot :)