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Mama Told Me

by WHiTeNoiSe 1 review

A poem dedicated to my friends Ben and Nate. Please be okay, guys.

Category: Poetry - Rating: G - Genres: Angst - Published: 2012-04-29 - Updated: 2012-05-07 - 255 words

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Sometimes I feel a little worthless
And that's hard for me
Because everyone expects me to be perfect
And God knows I'm trying
For all I know, I might be dying
But I'm numb on the inside
Just another day of my life
Passing by windows and doors that change before my eyes
And oh God, I think I'm blind
Why else is it so dark in here?
And no one's listening because they're drowning in their beers
Searching for the bottom of the bottle while I'm nearly in tears
But I'm not important enough to have fears
Have another drink and see if I care

Mama told me
'Break the mirror'
Let yourself go blind
Always care what people say
'Cause I'm the judging kind

Mommy doesn't want to see what I see
She's too busy with the smiles
"Can't you be happy?"
Sure I can
Can't you?
Not with me
Every little mistake I make is like a bomb going off next to you
Am I allowed to trip now and then
Or will it affect me later in life
Every little crack in the sidewalk standing between me and my future as someone's trophy wife
I don't want to be so silent
I want to let the world know
Pick up my pieces
And welcome you to my show

Mama told me
'Break the mirror'
Let yourself go blind
Always care what people say
'Cause I'm the judging kind


AN: Dedicated to Ben, who always hurts more than he lets us see.
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