Unmended

That hurt little boy, sad way down deep
Survives trapped in that aging body
Enigmatic and misunderstood
What happened to you throughout the years
   Never accepted for who you were
   Always extra cautious, playing games
   Seeking approval that never came
Feeling so alone and neglected
Odd, different, always rejected
Uncomfortable in your own skin
Not understanding why you’re different
   Catapulted in some foreign world
   Growing up was so very brutal
   Unlike bullies, friends were mighty scarce
Bruised heart, broken and never mended
Years went by without making allies
Perpetually against the grain
Eventually finding a niche
   You were only too glad to pay dues
   But paid and paid until again betrayed
   


AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on June 10, 2018 for contest ABANDON sponsored by BRENDA CHIRI

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/10/2018 3:32:00 PM

A lovely verse but tinged with sadness, how often we hear of it, There are millions in our world but many are isolated for one reason or another. Good luck. Tom. PS. Your haiku's are amazing.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/10/2018 6:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tom. Most appreciated.