Skylar Rae Montgomery Poet Rhyme

Dear Stranger,

I tried my best
To show you part of me.
The side of me
You've never seen.

I'm more than a daughter;
I'm an artist, a writer,
A sister, a friend
And now to you a stranger.

I have a question,
Have you ever realized
That I have my own voice
And I have my own life?

I'm not relinquishing my soul--
I won't sell it to anyone.
If I can't be myself
Then who will I become?

I have a mind of my own,
A heart and gifts.
I have a life of my own
And it's mine to live.

Yes, you gave me life,
But it's not yours to give.
You gave me this life
So I can learn to live.

Tell me, have we met?
Have you ever seen me?
Or did you just see my music,
My tee shirts and jeans?

It's not what I look like,
It's how I look at myself.
I'm embarrassed to show you it.
Only you and no one else.

Don't be disappointed,
Mad or upset.
Be happy I have morals,
A mind and self-respect.

I'm the person I want to be.
I stay true to myself,
Meaning I'm me.
I'm me for no one else.

I'm smart and independent
Because you made me this way.
I'm no longer fearful and afraid,
That's not how I wanted to stay.

Now do you know me?
Or should I continue?
I'm making you realize,
I'm not being rude.

So make your decision.
Please, I just want an answer.
Not to be disrespectful,
But are you my mom or my mother?

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Craig Schaber January 14, 2012 at 9:34 PM wow i really like this one good work Skylar Rae Montgomery January 15, 2012 at 9:38 AM Thank You(:

Suzanne C. Goudreau January 11, 2012 at 7:16 PM Wow! Very impressive write that speaks volumes. Your mom sure did some things right as you have become such a wholesome adult, strong and gifted! Thank you for sharing! Skylar Rae Montgomery January 11, 2012 at 7:20 PM Thank you.(: I just wish she'd realize that and speak to me. :/

Lizanne Scholtz January 11, 2012 at 6:40 AM Enjoyed reading your poetry Skylar, congratulations. best wishes for a Happy new year. Elizabeth Skylar Rae Montgomery January 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM Thank you.(:

Anne-Lise Andresen January 9, 2012 at 11:31 AM Congratulations on the week`s win Skylar!! :) oxox love from Anne-Lise Skylar Rae Montgomery January 9, 2012 at 12:51 PM Thank you!(:

Carol Sunshine Brown January 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Skylar. I wish you the best in 2012 with your writing. Love, Carol Skylar Rae Montgomery January 9, 2012 at 12:51 PM Thank you so much ! :DD

Sean Claudine January 3, 2012 at 7:58 AM i wish they do put some emoticons applausing. because you deserve it, what some writting, wow. thank you for sharing Skylar Rae Montgomery January 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM Thanks :D

Jslambert Mister Roboto January 3, 2012 at 12:19 AM Verse with power and strength. Like Sour Patch Kids...Sour and hard to take on...but DELICIOUS indeed! Skylar Rae Montgomery January 3, 2012 at 12:21 AM Thank you.(: