Borders

They always wanted the best out of me. 
"You have to be the best at everything."
When I fail, I was drowning in the sea. 
I never have the chance to spread my wings.

People always compared me to a king
Graceful, wise, caring, smart and talented
but like everyone, I'm slowly dying.
It feels like I'm a criminal wanted.

For all the things I did, they commented.
"Who do you think you are." "You are no one."
This slowly makes my fragile heart damaged
I tried to ignore them and tried to run.

Stand up, fall, up again, cross the borders.
Like my strong mom said, give yourself orders
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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February 21, 2018 at 6:53 AM
You really are a talented poet, what an excellent sonnet..
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February 23, 2018 at 2:55 PM
Thank You very much for the compliment!!
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February 20, 2018 at 6:01 PM
moms are like that, good advice often unheeded until needed. I like that last line in particular. Good piece.
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February 23, 2018 at 2:55 PM
Thank you for reading!!
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