Get Your Premium Membership

See Inside

I can see inside your backpack. What I've told them, I can't take back; they know I've liked you for a while now. I wonder if you know That I'm walking behind you. Your bag is kind of see-through, The kind you might have If you're cool. I talk to you sometimes. I wish that you'd say more. Nobody understands What I'm crushing on you for. Across the classroom, I sit...and stare; There's got to be something You're dying to share. You're walking down The hallway, Jack. I see inside Your green backpack. I wish there was a diary Inside your bag For me to see. Would you ever say the first word? Do you even Want to be heard? I didn't understand you, Jack. I can see inside your backpack. Perhaps there's nothing there at all; Maybe I just like to fall. I can see inside your backpack, Jack --it's empty.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

A comment has not been posted for this poem. Encourage a poet by being the first to comment.


Book: Reflection on the Important Things