Monsters

by Yakari Gabriel   Jun 2, 2011


As I look back through
memories of a broken childhood
I realize it wasn't broken at all

I recall ; being scared
of monsters beneath the bed

and koolaid tainted cups
scattered everywhere,

older voices yelling at us
for we were a little too happy
and a little too hyper

Those silly days
when organizing toys
meant getting a happy meal

When you could
ask us what was the meaning
of life..
and we'd respond
'we like ice cream'

But now,

Those pillows and blankets
no longer smell like cookies
but carry the smell of sex
and hung over nights

Koolaid is non-existing
for these cups only
speak of vodka,champagne
smirr-n-off and whiskey.

No voice telling us
That we are a little too confused,
a little too drunk

These days,
were play dates
mean naked twister...

And spinning a bottle
Means having to kiss
a stranger..

I realize that....

'We stop looking for monsters beneath
our beds,when we realize they live within us'.....

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  • 13 years ago

    by Lu

    Yaki this is truly a wonderful write. Each day you grow more and more and your emotions strike deeper and deeper with each write.

    I am soooooo proud of you girly !!!!

  • 13 years ago

    by xx stacy xx

    It is amazing and true. only being 14 i understand and go through it almost every day, the toys of are childhood, is now the pictures inside of are past.

  • 13 years ago

    by Britt

    I have been putting off reading poems due to laziness, and I am so so so glad I decided to stop by and read this. Can I just say...I'm jealous I didn't think of this first? LOL. This is incredible!

    The very beginning made me smile, I had the same childhood with screaming in the yard, koolaid stained lips and terrifying monsters under the bed. I've also had the latter half of your poem in a bad time of my life, and I feel like I have told you a part of my story and you wrote from it. It's amazing how well you pulled my memories..lol.

    "were play dates"

    I would change the "were" here to "our". It makes a bit more sense in the transition, unless I'm reading it wrong.

    The ending..just..wow. You know how I love your quotes? I love the poetry you've begun to create now as well. You've always had so much talent and potential, but you are growing so much into a beautifully gifted poet. I am so excited to see this transition in you, such wise poetry. I absolutely love that ending.

  • 13 years ago

    by The Queen

    This poem is the best I've read from you so far. My God Yaki, I'm amazed at how much better of a poet you have already become. So proud of you. :D

  • 13 years ago

    by Aureus Argentum

    Oh wow.
    That last line really brought everything together. What a beautiful piece you have penned here! Not only is it powerful, but it's a statement. :) Well done!

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