Try being me.

I am the girl that everyone wishes they could be.

cheerleading captian.

dating the jock.

 

When you have the looks,

Who needs to hit the books?

 

Ive heard them whisper.

I can see them stare.

 

I smile and laugh.

let it roll off my back.

would they still want to take my place?

If they knew the truth?

 

My grades are slipping.

My parents dont even notice.

Mom is a drinker.

lost in her own stupor.

father is a business man.

late night rendevous.

 

I drink to make the pain stop.

covering dark eyes with layer after layer of paint.

Must stay strong, must stand high.

even when all I want to do is fall to my knees.

Why do I feel the need to please?

 

I would trade in a moment.

Let them have the empty house.

The boyfriend.

who only dates me for status.

 

I want nothing more then to,

strip myself of the status quo.

Do you think the will ever really know?

 

Try being me.

please!

Reviews

[Extant]

The grass is always greener on the other side . . .
Free verse fits you very well, Tabitha, and you lace your own little quirks and chamrs into every line.

[Sheila Kline]

We too often don't understand another until we have the opportunity........or misfortune to walk in their shoes! Things often appear so "perfect" on the surface but when we take the time to look underneath, we see another layer of grime and pain!
You have conveyed your message in a clear and concise way!

[Craig2591]

I like the concept! It's easy to hate the popular and successful. At this point in my life, I stopped envying them a long time ago.

[Marie]

Everybody wishes they could be someone else. And if they were they wouldn't like it.

[Tabitha t]

I am not that girl by any means but It is easy to think that maybe inside their hard outter shell in a soft gooey spot that feels human. jk all jk

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

I love this! You convey the feelings really well.
I know being popular sometimes isn't everything since your grades, family issues, and having someone only date you to make them look good. I guess I wouldn't know since I'm not popular. But you conveyed the feelings enough for me to be put into someone else's shoes. Wonderful!!!:)
Great job once again.

Ashley Rivers--Dream BIG and you'll win BIG:)

[Whiskurz]

A heart wrenching write.....You write very emotional.....Great piece.....Whisk