Christopher Tran Poet Free verse

Am I

As I lay in the grass and watched the stars above me
There is a tranquil in the air around me
As I begin to drift to sleep, I can't help but wonder
Am I allowed to be joyful in my life away from abusive parents
They never laid a hand on me physically, nor aided me
Their favorite method was putting me down
I never had a chance at being a child
I had to learn to grow up quickly otherwise, I would be dead
Am I allowed to have real friends
I never had them when I was young
I was always the one who was excluded from everything
That made playing outside lonesome
I prefer to be inside reading books
At least books can't mock you as the children do
At least they can take you far away from here
Am I allowed to have anything in my life
Or am I doomed to always wonder about what I could have
Or am I allowed to die so I can have everything I desired
It's not as if I would be missed

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Daniel Henry Rodgers December 1, 2023 at 8:51 AM Christopher, your poem is a deeply moving and poignant exploration of personal struggle and resilience. Your raw honesty and the powerful imagery you’ve used create a profound impact, making this a truly unforgettable piece. - Blessings, Daniel

Ink Empress November 28, 2023 at 11:24 PM What a sincere and moving write this is. I felt so much reading this, no child deserves this, and not all abuse comes in the form of physical abuse but putting your down emotionally too can leave deep scars, i can resonate with the reading books line, that was my getaway too during chaos in life. Growing up. Pleasure reading this from home page