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Growing up,
The journey started,
Ever since middle school
When I was 11 years old
Immature and Self Conscious
I was really chubby and my face were full of pimples/acne
Worrying what other people thought of me
I'm still confused what I want to be when I grew up
An art teacher, a fashion designer, interior designer
I don't really know, honestly. Confused.
I became more of a tomboy, less of a girly
It was really devastating and tough at that time.
It ****** and stinked.
I had to take responsibility, independence, and
Taking care of myself, loving myself no matter what circumstances
Until high school
When I was 16 years old
I got freedom
I could where whatever I wanted
But, it had to be appropriate for school
I wore short skirts
I became more girly, less a tomboy.
I grew out of it, I grew up.
I was happy, confident and responsible
I experienced great things, more than I could've ever imagined.
People come and go, but memories stay forever
I loved it
It still is until now
I can't believe it
I think that I want to be a poet
When I grow up.
Suddenly, I had the urge and the courage to write poetry.
Which I have to deal with
That was the end.
Then, I could have my life back
Finally, I moved on from being a girl to an independent woman.
SJ Nov 2015
She lay so still and silent right next to me

Mama laid on her bed made of straw unmoving
Mama stayed quiet as I asked her to speak
Mama didn't acknowledged my presence
Mama had bruises that were faded all over her pale skin
Mama freed herself of papa's blows
Mama did leave me all alone
Mama looked so lonely in her red stained gown
Mama stinked up the barn as she continued to lay
Mama had her hands wrapped tightly around the dagger in her chest
Mama finally moved when strange men carried her out of this place
Mama wasn't here when the strangers came again
Mama didn't see them take me away from papa and his fists
Mama wouldn't know I was angry that she left
Mama couldn't see me crying over her memory
Mama needs to know that I think of her everyday  
Mama wanted to be put out of misery
Mama thought she had no choice but to leave me

Now I see all she wanted was to be free
This is a really old one. It was written probably sophomore year in highschool. :)

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