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lizzy-pegler
lizzy-pegler
Sometimes I forget that what happened to me could be considered ****** assault. I mean, I kind of wanted it So that makes it okay. Right? But I do remember saying no. And him pushing Not physically, of course But trying everything to reassure me that it was right. If he did things to me, it would make us both happy Right? The second time I was sure it was right He meant what he said I could see it in his eyes. He wouldn't hurt me. Right? But he kept wanting more and more and more And kept asking Begging Pleading. And he was so convincing And persuasive Saying it's okay if I didn't want to do this, but doing that would be alright. Wouldn't it? It's different It's still good It's what he wanted. But giving in would never please him. He would always want more more more But I was strong. Right? I was so strong. I mean, you're supposed to have those feelings You're supposed to want to do those things You should want to. You should enjoy it. At least that's what our society preaches. *** is good. *** is normal. *** should be a steady part of every good and normal relationship. Right? But what happens when a girl just wants to be loved And appreciated And wanted But not for *** For companionship. What then?
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May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013 at 11:22 PM UTC
Sometimes I Forget
One by one I watch them fall Slowly sinking into the inevitable. And I wonder When the moment will come Where I am completely Alone.
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Apr 11, 2013
Apr 11, 2013 at 1:16 AM UTC
Choice
How would you feel if you only existed when you were wanted? If she treated you the way you treat me? If she only came to you when she was fighting with her boyfriend Or when she needed something? Imagine if she treated you as if you were nothing, Ignoring you almost always. But then showing up randomly, Saying she cared, Then inevitably leaving again. You're always left wondering where she went Why'd she go And what you did wrong. Sometimes I wonder if you ever think of me when you're away, But then I remember you hold all the power. You only contact me when you need me, And it can't ever be the same around. I am always there for you The second you need me, I'm there To make you feel loved, and cared for, and accepted, Which she never does. And I never believe the things you tell me, Like you're sorry, it won't happen again, and that you truly care. But something inside me just won't ever let you go. I promised that I would always be there, and I will. But why can't you do the same for me? If she treated you the way you treat me, What would you do?
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Mar 12, 2013
Mar 12, 2013 at 1:17 PM UTC
Only When Needed
Do you know what ***** Not being good at everything. I sat down at the piano To practice for the umpteenth time Millions of thoughts rush through my head: My form ***** I can't hit the right notes My fingers don't want to work together I can barely read the music I will never be able to do this I **** I was born to believe that I needed to be the best At everything I did To please my parents And get the recognition I deserved. The truthful "well done" from my mother. But there came a time where getting A's is all they expected from me So when I would get above and beyond 100 percents I got nothing No well done, no good job. Yet my brother who would narrowly pass his spelling tests Would get commended for his work. Pushing myself harder and harder to be the best Every second of every day Has lead me to be unhappy whenever something isn't to the level I think it should be. I know that perfection is impossible And that you can't be good at everything. But every time I fail It feels like I'm dying a little inside. Frustration. Anger. Depression. I can barely hold it all together. This pressure to be perfect may seem unbearable, But it's my way of life. Without it, I have no idea who I would be.
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Feb 14, 2013
Feb 14, 2013 at 10:31 PM UTC
The Pressure to be Perfect
"You're pretty." "I love you." "We should be friends." Phrases I tend to cycle through every day. Words that bring happiness and good feelings into others' lives. Yet, I constantly get questioned why I'm nice to everyone. Or told that I can't befriend everyone. Reminded that people will hate me. But you see, that's a fact I know all too well. Behind this smiling face and welcoming exterior is a soul that is broken. A person who has been picked on, kicked around, bullied Made to feel so bad that tears streamed more constantly than water from a faucet. Feeling like I would never be loved Never have true friends Never be pretty. There was a period in my life where I had no one. No best friend to tell my secrets to. No circle where I felt I belonged. Sitting alone at lunch. One of the worst feelings in the world. Watching everyone talk and laugh and smile. And wondering why I can't have those experiences, too. Eating too much to fill the empty void of time. Gaining weight in an attempt to drown my sorrows in food. Fast forward a few years. Friendships have developed. They enjoy my humor and fun spirit. Yet no one noticed the hurt still burning inside me. The fear of rejection. The sadness of never understanding old inside jokes. The worry that someday everything would go back to how it was. And I would be left alone. Again. With no one to talk to or sit with. So forgive me for being too kind, or too happy. Or spreading love. Or wanting to be friends with people. Because I never want to experience that hollow feeling of loneliness again.
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Feb 7, 2013
Feb 7, 2013 at 4:14 PM UTC
You Can't Be Friends with Everyone.
"You're pretty." "I love you." "We should be friends." Phrases I tend to cycle through every day. Words that bring happiness and good feelings into others' lives. Yet, I constantly get questioned why I'm nice to everyone. Or told that I can't befriend everyone. Reminded that people will hate me. But you see, that's a fact I know all too well. Behind this smiling face and welcoming exterior is a soul that is broken. A person who has been picked on, kicked around, bullied Made to feel so bad that tears streamed more constantly than water from a faucet. Feeling like I would never be loved Never have true friends Never be pretty. There was a period in my life where I had no one. No best friend to tell my secrets to. No circle where I felt I belonged. Sitting alone at lunch. One of the worst feelings in the world. Watching everyone talk and laugh and smile. And wondering why I can't have those experiences, too. Eating too much to fill the empty void of time. Gaining weight in an attempt to drown my sorrows in food. Fast forward a few years. Friendships have developed. They enjoy my humor and fun spirit. Yet no one noticed the hurt still burning inside me. The fear of rejection. The sadness of never understanding old inside jokes. The worry that someday everything would go back to how it was. And I would be left alone. Again. With no one to talk to or sit with. So forgive me for being too kind, or too happy. Or spreading love. Or wanting to be friends with people. Because I never want to experience that hollow feeling of loneliness again.
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