So Much To Offer

by Jenni Marie   Oct 3, 2007


Seems I've been doing some thinking, of life's many ups and downs
Countless tears that I've shed, and so many wasted frowns
Many times I've criticized myself, hating the inner me
All those painful days alone, yearning to be free

Replaying everyone's cruel laughter, spiteful things said
Taken so many years, to erase those voices from my head
"You'll never amount to anything, you'll always be alone"
Salty tears would fall, while those woeful thoughts roamed

Continuously beaten, always pushed down to the ground
Yet I never fought back, never made a single sound
Never believed in myself, heart left bruised and broken
Left with a tattered soul, from the cruel words spoken

Believing I was no good, thought those words were truth
That's why melancholy and loneliness, took up most of my youth
Numbing out pain with drugs, self harm and drinking
Only now got my act together, had time to do some thinking

Overcome so much, know now I'm stronger than I show
While some may not think much, there's things they need to know
All their constant name calling, and spiteful cruel put downs
Have only made me more determined, to turn my life around

Taken so long, to be comfortable in my own skin
Countless years wasted, trying to deal with the hurt within
Now I'm learning I'm all that I need, finally standing tall
So continue trying to hurt me, but you'll no longer watch me fall

Going to show them I've got courage, so much determination
That I'm going to start living life, without any hesitation
I'm going to become everything I ever wanted, and more
Finally learning I've so much to offer, it's time to let it show.

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  • 17 years ago

    by xXx Expecting xXx

    I iwsh i could become a stronger person but i cant

  • 17 years ago

    by Romantic Lover

    This was so well written that I'm sure many can relate to.

    Great poem. And yes, as many have said, its definitley inspiring.

  • 17 years ago

    by StormyStar

    This was lenthy but not a waste of time! it was very cute! enjoyable and sometimes i have to force myself to read peoples poems but i didnt have to with this one! lol its very good! 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Julie

    Wonderfully well written..... liked the flow. Amazing Job 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by TILLmyLASTtearFALLS

    Well, what can I say....It was simply beautiful!
    Okay, first let me say that this poem really moved me. It is as if it'd been written by me, I just relate so so much...Well, then, its good to know that Im not the only one who has gone through this, and well luckily I can say that now Im on the second part of your poem-with courage to put my foot down, to say what I want, what I think...And it feels so dam* good!
    Now turning to the poem, I personally believe it was wonderful, the use of words was really good and so was the rhyming. Thanks for sharing this brilliant piece of work.
    An overall 5/5 :)
    Keep writing!

    TILLmyLASTtearFALLS

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