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Tears
October 20, 2009
Rain fell that night
a light, drizzling rain
There was a type of peace
that I couldn't explain
The parents I hated
were no longer here
Then shouldn't I be happy
and ready to cheer?
I hated them so much
They caused me endless grief
But how come nothing feels right
and I don't sense relief
That night I sat there
pondering what's wrong
and asking myself,
is this where i belong?
And then the fake smile
turned to a frown
and i could see tears,
trickling down
My parents, now
I don't hate them anymore
and i suddenly recall
the smiles they once wore
Their annoyance seemed
to have disappeared
and being alone
is now what I fear
But it was too late
They won't return,
and this is the truth
I now have to learn
© Steve S., Marblehead, MA
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This article has 6 comments.
Molmanch1296 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 2:36 pm
This really hits home! This shows a lot of emotions and your rhymes are clever.
maryismyname BRONZE said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 2:26 pm
good rhyming scheme! it all really flows, great word choice and tone. this piece really shows emotion in a relatable way
CrystalMarie GOLD said...
on Apr. 4 2011 at 12:32 pm
This is really good. It makes me think and see that maybe having parents isnt so bad. No matter how much you hate them. I loved it keep up the good work. It also made me want to cry.
taintedannex GOLD said...
on Mar. 4 2010 at 5:31 am
Wow, this is fantastic! Your poem flowed seamlessly together and your message leaped out from the page- so sad and sweet, but making me think :)
