The Zoo

"I have sorrow,my heart knows no longing for tomorrow.If only I could make myself go away,then all my pain would dissipate.Into the blacken of the void,my fears and tears would be destroyed. Says that voice inside my head,always calling again and again. Although I fight and fight to shut it up,it never seems to want to stop. The echoed chants seem to always remain,it may drive me to never see another day.  But that is how it wants me to feel, if don’t give it power it won’t make it real. Those words it’s feeding to my soul,are lies made from a long time ago. They are agreements I made with myself, made from bullet wounds I stored on a shelf. On the shelf are the lies the kids used to chant, “your'e ugly, your'e worthless” simultaneously they went. But my dear soul they couldn’t have been more untrue, now it’s up to you to not be so blue. Don’t blame yourself for what’s out of hand,in time things will get better again. Life is like a mountainous valley,full of highs and lows it’s all part of the rally. Love yourself You are worth so much,don’t get caught up moping in the muck. Put flowers in your hair and breathe in the breeze, take a moment to sit an appreciate the trees. This life is the only one you got so make do,go on get crazy be a part of the zoo.” 

This poem is about: 
Me
Poetry Terms Demonstrated: 

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741