Home » Poems » Christopher Flaherty » Dear Diary Entry Page 13

Dear Diary Entry Page 13

Dear Diary

I know because I have been forewarned 

That when my name is brought up
and I am mentioned and 
referenced in certain other people's
 company

Some people choose to refer to me as
isn't he funny but not meant as or
to be complimentary 

But rather as they think I am joke and
meant to be a poke

Which only serves to prove to me I
am exactly where I am supposed to
and wish to be 

Because if they spoke of me or held
me in high regard or thought we held
similar opinions or points of view

Then I fear I would have to take a
long hard look at myself and revaluate 
who I think and believe I am

The type of person who much prefer
to gossip about other people when
they are soundly out of earshot behind
their back's 

Who wouldn't dare spout anything but
praise if standing right in front of them
whilst simultaneously avoiding all forms
of eye contact just incase they see the
white's or color of their eyes

So Dear Diary please promise me that
you will never to constantly remind me 
every time I decide to make a fresh entry

To remind me that life is not a popularity
contest based solely upon good looks an
alarming lack of intelligence or morals
and character

But rather being able to look oneself 
in the eye and being able to sleep at night

So gladly please feel free to poke away
and think of me as joke it's merely 
water off a duck's back to me 

And ditto same , same here , here right
back at you

I think you're funnier than I am or could
ever be difference being 

I am actually trying to be which
is ironic because sadly you aren't

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.