Why, There are So Many Untitled Poems I Do Not Want to Call This Untitled
A very long poem expressing the feelings of an unwanted daughter. Here she shares how miserable her family is around her and her heart strong enough to understand them.
I sit here in silence,
staring at the sky’s warm blue hue.
I sit here in silence,
wondering who might be staring at this same s-c-i-g-h-t too.
I breathe a deep breath
then I close my eyes.
I wonder who’s thinking of me and
I wonder why
Unimportant to the world
my tag declares.
Bumped in while walking in streets
blamed when faucets leak.
They turn off the lights
they say they didn’t see me there.
I think one day they’ll exchange me
for one cute teddy bear.
They bought me a dress
when I turned seven.
It was pink, I wanted it violet.
They greeted me when I graduated,
but the card there says
“happy birthday!”
When I was at home
they complained about my being there.
When I go out,
they say,
“how dare you go out and play?”
i asked for a rose,
and said thank you in advance.
yes, i knew.
i wouldn’t get it.
i just thought thew’s a chance.
I carry my schoolbooks all by myself.
But when i bring home candies,
i share them with all the rest.
I sit here in silence,
wiping away my own tears.
I sit here in silence
and listen to wind’s breeze.
After a sec,
i put on my fake smile.
I see 3 birds staring at me
and i wonder why.
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Post CommentAdam Henry Sears
On August 23, 2011 at 12:34 pm
That’s very cute, and poignant at the same time. Self-worth is hard to come by in a place of ridicule, and it’s funny how we find it sometimes. Good job, keep writing.
Athene
On August 24, 2011 at 5:08 am
Beautiful. Simple words but intense. Ang galing!
enablanca
On August 25, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Hi Adam! Thank you for reading through my work. I’m still working on a lot of things and I really appreciate your comment.
Athene, you’re Filipina, too? I’m from Pasig.
Thank you for reading through this.