Freak On the Street

Sure, tell me I’m wrong
But I’ll never belong
Too much or too little
Short or too long

In a moment of joy
I become too loud
I search for a path
To exit the crowd

Yet, often I’m sad
Though I fight to be glad 
My behavior screams
“Ungrateful, she’s mad!”

Who wants her around
A pin dropping sound
I tried to deny, though
The answer’s been found 

For all of my life
Daughter to wife 
I preached about peace
But only found strife

I admit defeat
An offbeat fleet
Lost in the crowds
A freak on the street
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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April 23, 2021 at 2:59 PM
It makes me sad to know life is such a struggle for you, Anna. I hope the writing is cathartic. I know a lot of folks who can relate to this poem. Me for one. Sometimes I feel like a freak too.
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April 1, 2021 at 4:26 AM
Nice one so easy on the eye Anna, lovely rhyme and flow. Trust you are well, blessings,Gordon
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