Conversations With My 16-Year-Old Self

After so much suppression
I think that its time
To indulge in the lighthearted
Comfort in rhyme

Outside the sun shines
On the green grass I sleep
The birds sing so happily
And I start to weep

But my tears spell relief
Not sadness or pain
For when you’re finally gone
I’ll sleep in peace again

Close my eyes and dream
Of the day I’ll be free
I’ve been you for so long
No chance to be me

You’ve cost me a lot
More than I could give
In a few week’s you’ll abandon me
With a new chance to live

I suppose it’ll be alright
It’s better this way
I’ve done it before
I do it every day

So as our days run away
Faster and faster
I’ll sit back, and sing
In the face of disaster
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 2/18/2016 1:42:00 AM
NIKKI, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 6/22/2010 8:54:00 AM
love the rhyme.. it's something I stuggle with.
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Date: 5/29/2010 6:14:00 AM
para poli kali, maresi!
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Date: 5/27/2010 8:58:00 PM
A nice introspective poem.
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Date: 5/27/2010 3:06:00 PM
i like its because its like a story, very good
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