Looking In The Mirror

Coming home to a whirlwind, and I’m trapped in the middle
Drugs, money and violence just to name a little
Scared to ask for help because I’m afraid of being denied
Thought I would find my own way, but I followed the wrong guide
With each step I took, I didn’t realize I was moving backwards
I wish my life was a movie and I was just the main actor
Instead of manning up and facing my fears
I cut all corners and made it my career
What will I do differently this time? I ask and I ask
Words aren’t nothing but letters put together–acting upon them is the real task
I figure I should tell on myself because I can never tell on anyone else
Maybe the right ears will hear this and I can find myself some help

3 Comments

  1. Mary Goldschmidt on August 24, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hi FreeMinds Poet — I really liked the honesty of this poem, and the way you capture rhe situation of being caught in something that’s hard to change, especially when the hardest thing to change is yourself. I know I can identify with that and I think a lot of people can. I especially liked the line: “Words aren’t nothing but letters put together–acting upon them is the real task.” I look forward to reading more of your poetry!

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  2. Carolyn on September 1, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    You are one strong individual – you’ve already figured out that you need to stand up for yourself – and you found that realization using the written word! Well done! More verse please!

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  3. stretchyourmind on September 4, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I like this poem. The speaker’s story feels honest and personal, but the main ideas could apply to so many people, including myself. Keep it up!

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