Wallflower

Her eyes are windows,

The long black lashes the panes;

They rest gently on her cheek,

Her soft blush unable to wane,

For the slightest act can earn

And encourage her small smile.

She says that she is happy,

Though others think she is in denial-

She hides within the shadows,

Corners her dearest friends;

She lurks like darkness and hides

Behind ajar doors inside her den.

Some would call her afraid, though

Most would deem her a wallflower

When really she is perfectly content

In her horizon-reaching tower. 

She reads fairy tales and children’s books

Because they remind her of herself;

Her only fear is her reality-

Being stowed away upon a shelf

Too high or out of sight

For many to care about or notice;

Nevertheless, she would never leave it,

For she might miss her charming prince’s kiss.

She has read all the stories

About plainness being received with joy;

She daydreams about the stories,

The childlike hope not only for young girls and boys. 

She doubts she will ever be found

By happy little creatures to save her,

For her life is truly a wonderful one-

Yet, she cannot help but savor

The magic in her fantasies,

Her own fairy tale wishes seeming real;

If she could do anything, 

The happy endings in the books she would steal,

For no one seems to understand

Or even try to comprehend let alone begin

That her escapes from reality into her mind

Are simply her adventures, not fear or sin!

Many tell her she needs to grow up and go out,

That her fairy tale fantasies will never be real;

Most would call this pretty girl a wallflower-

When really they think more than they feel. 

Reviews

[Levi Levin]

Well written poetry :)

[Bluefire]

I love this piece! It reminds me of my niece's favorite movie, Tangled, and in a way it reminds me of a daydreamer who is quite content with her life that way, despite what others think. I can really relate to that and I'm sure many others can too.
Well done! ^^

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it and can relate to this piece a bit. And yes, when I was writing the line about the tower, I thought of Tangled too!

[Bluefire]

^^ That's cool! No problem.

[Cupcake.]

That was very beautiful and well written, and I enjoyed that I could relate to it, as well. Nice flow! :]

[Sarah Marie]

ehehe i squeaked when I saw that you commented, faved, and subscribed... Thank you! Glad you like this and that you can relate!