I'M Really Not That Bad

I’m Really Not That Bad

Another day, and still I sigh
This constant struggle makes me cry
Unkindness is the reason why
This battle’s all uphill

And for the ones who fail to see,
this pain that makes its home in me
YOU magnify the misery
by thinking what you will

You must admit, I’m just like you
I feel emotion as you do
Anger, hurt and sadness too,
and still you ostracize

If you could trade for just one day,
Your life for mine, I think you’d say
We are the same in many ways;
And friendship would arise

I plead with you to understand,
My disadvantages weren’t “planned”
I must go on the best I can,
But judgment makes me sad

If you’d invite me, I would stay
Include me in your game - I’ll play!
I think you’d find it's safe to say
I’m really not that bad!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 3/24/2024 6:10:00 PM
I feel your feelings and hope we survive.
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Date: 8/8/2023 4:37:00 PM
Heart-felt, genuine poem that so many can relate to. You are so gifted! Thanks for sharing your talent.
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Date: 5/21/2022 11:07:00 PM
Hey Gayle. You expressed and wrote your feelings so well. Enjoyed your poem. Debx
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 5/22/2022 6:59:00 AM
Thank you so much
Date: 5/21/2022 11:02:00 AM
Well thought and done! Enjoyed! Aloha!
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 5/22/2022 6:59:00 AM
Thanks for reading!
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