Michelle Corbin Poet Ode

What It's Like

When I laugh, I cry,
Always holding the pain inside
I'm like a screaming child.

My tears are wet, but they always dry,
Always finding some place to hide
I'm a number that can't be dialed.

My wings are broken, but I want to fly,
Instead, I'm paying for my next ride
Somehow, always feeling exiled.

I want to live, and I want to die,
It's like no one is on my side
I'm waiting to be reconciled.

Trying to breathe, but only a sigh,
I may have failed, but at least I tried
Faking it and forcing it, I smiled.

The question is always why,
Whenever answering, I've only lied
The truth only reviled.

I slowly turn toward the sky,
It all so open and wide
Begging for a reply, instead my words only filed.



Written on March 4th, 2016 and posted on March 30th, 2016
By: Michelle Corbin

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James Marshall Goff April 4, 2016 at 8:19 AM "I slowly turn towards the sky" great, expansive line which allows the reader to fly along....nice effect, Michelle! jim Michelle Corbin April 4, 2016 at 1:41 PM Thanks, Jim! That means a lot to me that you enjoyed reading it <2 Michelle Corbin April 4, 2016 at 1:41 PM <3 *

Poet Destroyer A March 31, 2016 at 7:43 PM Michelle, nice to see this one again, you've expressed yourself well, I enjoyed your poem. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry XOX ~LINDA~

Poet Destroyer A March 31, 2016 at 12:45 AM Michelle C,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Michelle Corbin May 3, 2016 at 9:41 PM Thanks so much <3 you are a very sweet person :) I want to try and write some different types of poems, but there are so many different kinds and I, for whatever reason, like to rhyme lol. I looked up a list of different poetry types, but it wasn't as helpful as I had hoped. Let me know what types of poems you could help me with that I haven't already almost figured out haha. Xoxoxo