Forgotten

Always remeber the one who was there during the hards times.

Forgotten

 

 

 

You’re the big man now

You’ve climbed to the top

The shows and the parties

You’re running nonstop

Enjoying this boat load of money you’ve brought in

I’m still here behind you

Or have you forgotten?

Do you remember the days

When no one believed

When you told them your plans

They clapped on their knees

The laughing, the teasing, the jokes that they got in

I believed in you

Or have you forgotten?

Sleeping in alleys

Because there was no rent

Dinner from trash cans

I remember that scent

You sat there and ate food that was surely half rotten

And I sat beside you

Or have you forgotten?

The drink and the drugs

To deal with depression

The hitting and slapping

Your abusive obsession

I withstood that treatment because I had bought in

I put up with your s**t

Or have you forgotten?

Your very first show

We were so excited

You choked on that stage

It was almost a riot

I tried to help you but instead got the backhand

Still I supported you

Or have you forgotten?

The drinks and the drugs

The parties and hookers

Gone for days at a time

Because of “show bookers”

I even put up with that tramp “niece” you brought in

I never once left you

Or have you forgotten?

You’re the big man now

You climbed to the top

The shows and the parties

You’re running nonstop

Enjoying this big pile of money you brought in

But I was there for the hard times

You must’ve forgotten

But soon times will slow down

The groupies will fade

The money will go

To the bills that need paid

And in the coldest lonely night at the end of December

I’ll be nowhere around

And then you’ll remember

Author's Note

this is my very first shot at poetry and I threw this together in like a half hour! let me know what you think!
Also I should point out that I am male but to me this just sounded better from a female's voice

Reviews

[Muse]

Some of my best work has been thrown together in less than an hour. So if this is your first poke at poetry, GREAT JOB! I'm poor at grammar but I did catch one typo:
The laughing, the teasing, the jokes that the got in
Did you mean the jokes that they got in?
To shorten the line maybe try the jokes they threw in?
Is this inspired from a personal experience? I believe I write better when writing from pain, depressing I know, but I can't write when I'm happy.

[Daytonight]

You write very well whether from masculine or feminine point of veiw. Well done. I really like the topic you covered here. Keep on penning.dddddd

[unknown]

Oh my this is so wonderful how you expressed this and is true. So many go on the road to fame or the corporate ladder and forget that they came from the world of pennies. It's fine to gain success and status but by all means never forget where you came from and those who supported and assisted you on the road to get there. Very enjoyable read.

[Rose F.]

This was good. =) Thanks for sharing.

[Celeste]

This is really amazing for your first shot at poetry. The words flow smoothly throughout the whole thing.

Keep writing! :)

[Aleyah]

I kind of feel like I've reviewed this, so sorry if I have already, but anyway, this is seriously an awesome poem that points out a pretty common problem with some people, but at the same time you avoided using dramatic, but simple wording that is extremely intriguing. I like this piece because it's so bold & intense. Great poem.

[Jasmine]

That was great. I love the way you gave her courage to leave in the end.

[ImagineItAll]

WONDERFUL poem! Loved every line! Great job! And actually, I pictured this as a friendship between two men :-)

[lilshortygirl]

That was amazingly beautiful....

[Jess.]

Nicely done, I really like it. Flows great, and such rawness to it. Well done.

[...]

The words flow smoothly; nothing seems forced or out of place. A story within, the message and emotions was steady throughout. The fact that you were willing to step outside yourself and give another voice to the words shows a dedication to your work, and I respect that.