Invisible

Andy Hunter

INVISIBLE

I visited a restaurant and was handed a menu

And was told “When your table’s ready, we’ll come and get you”

Then I see hungry diners arriving much later

Being shown to a table by an eager young waiter

So, I politely ask “how long I must wait?”

Only to be told, “I’m afraid you’re too late”

“The kitchen’s now closing we can’t serve anymore”

I just nod politely and head for the door

 

I don’t like to complain if things go wrong

I just put it behind me and try to move on

And think “What’s the point, the outcome’s the same”

Then beat myself up, coz things never change.

My friends ask me why I don’t make myself heard

Guess I don’t need the stress, and I can’t find the words

I tend to think of others and try to be kind

But inside I am seething, as doubts fill my mind.

 

When people look through me as if I’m not there

I walk-on by and pretend not to care

I’m rarely noticed and often cut dead

And it’s really starting to mess with my head.

I’m becoming invisible of no consequence,

When I step out of the shadows, I remain on the fence

My comfort zone, now a self-imposed curse

Is getting me nowhere and making life worse

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  • sorenbarrett

    Very well constructed from rhyme to meter this poem conveys the feeling of empathy for one that remains polite in the face of adversity but underneath is enraged by being treated poorly while others are treated better. All together it packs a punch and is quite powerful as well as being something that many can identify with. Most powerfully written and a fave

    • Andy Hunter

      Thanks, the first verse actually happened which inspired this rhyme.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome

      • Poetic Licence

        I found this to be powerful and sad at the same time, to polite to challenge and just excepts those decisions, but underneath it really bothers them that they appear invisible and their opinions don't matter, and that anger and frustration is growing, nicely expressed and written

        • Andy Hunter

          Thanks, I guess I'm attempting to convey that sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone to make ourselves heard. Personally I often struggle to do this for fear of offending.

          • Poetic Licence

            That's a common feeling for many, even more so these days where people are so easily offended, but I always believe everyone has a right to have their say and opinions heard, enjoy the rest of your day

          • Doggerel Dave

            Well written rhymer which conveys an easily understood situation indeed.
            Aftermath just doesn't happen with me - such a transgression requires, and indeed will receive......feedback😇....🤣
            Welcome return, Andy.

            • Andy Hunter

              Thanks Dave, good to hear from you.



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