As young kids we were so naive
Whatever someone told you
You would believe
People grow up and apart
I wish I would have known that from the start
I was always alone
I never fit in
Was always the one picked last in gym
Over the years you see what your old friends have done
Some have succeeded, others have failed
Some have hit the open trail
I look back at that time and wish things could have been better.
Sometimes I wish I could write those people letters
I would say to the bullies
You have not won!!!
I am skinnier now and I do not weigh a ton
I have succeeded in life, I am on my second career
What have you done in the past year?
Looking back on my life , it made me who I am
I learned how to take a stand
Looking back, I'm glad I am who I am
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Brilliantly done the young you is loving the joy, the best thing you can do is pass that pride on!
I'm definitely reading this one to my kids so I guess you already have.
Thank you
Much peace and respect
Thank you very much Dan. I actually have not read my work to my kids. Lol
Thanks TERESA ~ This is a wonderful nostalgic poem and it really lifted my HEART as you spoke of your traumas when you were young & overweight and all that you have succeeded since. Nursing is a tough profession and especially with wounded servicemen who need lots of TLC as well as medical care ! The things you mention "picked last in the Gym" bullying etc are suffered by the few and perpetrated by the many. But I like your desire to show the BULLIES how much you have already achieved ~ and asking them "What have you achieved in the past year" AMEN. I also like the fact that you feel that the BULLYING and ILL-TREATMENT you suffered when Young have made you a stronger person today and pleased to be YOU ! Contents of the poem excellent. The structure of the poem ~ the spacing and your use of RHYME & RHYTHM is also EXCELLENT ~ Well done. Hugs BRIAN & ANGELA ~ Please check our latest poems ~ Thanks B & A.
Brian,
Thank you so much, from the time I joined my poetic side you have always shown nothing but support of my work, and I honestly wish I could hug you in person. Your support means such a great deal to me. I never ever thought that I would find something Like poetry that I was actually good at. Thank you so much for being my friend!!!
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