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Survivor

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I know how it feels to be unwanted
ignored, made fun of and taunted
beat up, spit on, embarrassed and disgraced
abandoned betrayed and things thrown in my face
denied, discouraged, used, then abused
So before you say a word, think twice
'Cause I have nothing left to lose !

I've been disappointed, lied too
and falsely accused 
Tattled on,  rattled, 'till  I 
was made to feel blue
disrespected, disregarded
and plane old DISSED it true
and I promise never ever to
do these things to you

It wasn't at all easy, to suffer all this crap
each time they beat me down, some how I made it back
So, NEVER feel alone, don't let them get to you
and don't become like them, and act the way they do 
just standup tall and strong, with a smile and with grace
and tell your friends and family
"Get Out Of My Face"


I've been jaded and spaded
and without reason hated
picked-on, laughed at
despised and denied
walked on, pushed around
held in sheer contempt
made to feel alone
most every where I've went

It wasn't at all easy, to suffer all this crap
each time they beat me down, some how I made it back
So, NEVER feel alone, don't let them get to you
and don't become like them, and act the way they do 
just standup tall and strong, with a smile and with grace
and tell your friends and family
"Get Out Of My Face"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 5/20/2025 3:04:00 PM
Bravo for writing this one Jerry , oh I can relate BIG time with my parents and 'ex' sibling but gee i sure have bounced back big time and I love the punch line ' get out of my face - I'm lucky my 'ex sibling is out of my life! excellent ink Jerry!
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Date: 5/20/2025 6:45:00 AM
- You should not let other people hurt you to the point of poor self-image or self-esteem - A strong and sensitive poem, Jerry - hugs
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/20/2025 6:59:00 AM
Thank You Annelise, I think we are all a little insecure, but with age we can learn not to care any more. Thanks again God Bless
Date: 5/20/2025 6:01:00 AM
I Like How You Said This. I Agree.
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/20/2025 6:14:00 AM
I find this comment some what expected coming from a "Squirrel" no offense Lol . Thank you taking your time to read thi, God Bless
Date: 5/20/2025 5:52:00 AM
Jerry, life has not been easy for you but through all that an amazing writer rose above and I bet made you so strong, well done, blessings ~
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/20/2025 6:05:00 AM
Thank You so much much Constance, I can't life has been all that bad but I feel that all of us have felt some of these things in our lives. Thanks again and God Bless.
Date: 5/20/2025 5:32:00 AM
You have to have such courage in those circumstances. I have had to step back and see who my family is then how I fit in amidst them. Family can hurt the most. Hope, if possible, you find reconciliation. Great emotion and stamina displayed. Great poem!
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/20/2025 6:10:00 AM
Kim thank you for your comment, yes Family, I once heard that the only person(s) that can hurt you is the one(s) you love, Oh well maybe next life. Take care my friend God Bless

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