Who I Am Hates Who I've Been

by Gem   Apr 25, 2007


Looking at photo's of my former self
The long straight hair and kohl eyes
Dressed in black from head to toe
Hair filled with different colour dyes

Still brimming with awkward teenage curves
The rebellious stance as clear as day
Full of hopes and fears and dreams
Running the race of life's relay

Looking at the changes in the mirror
The teenage edges have all been smoothed
The hair is glossy, a deep brunette
The make-up's been toned down and moved

The girl staring back has changed so much
All her hopes and fears have changed
She's settled herself for an average life
Everything's been rearranged

Look between the mirror and photograph
The difference between us is clearly seen
Who I was hates who I am
And I am hates who I've been

*Gem*

Copyright©GemmaStott2007

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  • 16 years ago

    by A girl broken until

    I loved this one
    its so true
    infact its now stuck on my bedroom wall!!
    I love your poetry soo soo much

  • 17 years ago

    by HOLLYWOODxBANGBANG

    I dunno why I haven`t read this one before. You did an amazing job on this, as always. This title was one that I tried for and I couldn`t get anything out of it, but you did a wonderful job on it. At first, I didn`t know how you were going to tie the title in, but you did it and I was taken aback. An amazing ending, great job.

    5.5
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  • 17 years ago

    by Cella Bella

    I like the creativity of this one. Very well written and the ending was great. Wonderful flow as well. 5/5

    marcella

  • 17 years ago

    by Milo

    This is amazing still lol you are really good. i like the story in it, very mature and provacative. keep it up

  • 17 years ago

    by Sasha

    This is nicely written.. although its kinda sad.. you have nice poems i think im gonna go read more of them