Poetry

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I have felt this way many a time. I hope this is an encouragement to those that are in this situation right now, because things will get better. It doesn’t seem that way now, but don’t give up hope and faith, just keep on hanging on.


Invisible

At one time long ago, my only desire was to be seen
For others to acknowledge my existence on this earth
For my voice to be heard, for others to know
That I also have feelings, thoughts, desires, and needs

Then slowly, with every twist and turn down life’s road
Things changed, people changed, and I changed
My voice no longer booming over the crowd
No longer trying to make my voice be known

The simple things in life that mattered, no longer do
Things I didn’t see before, suddenly seem so clear
Thoughts, feelings, and desires, all have changed over time
Trying to fulfill the needs that are not my own

No longer in the forefront, but back stage am I now
Wishing and thinking of the “use to be” lime light
The fulfillment of my joy and wants n life
Have been swallowed up by one feeling now in charge

To be invisible to those who are all around
To help hide the pain, sorrow, and emptiness inside
To know that whatever happens in this forsaken life
You have your security of your invisibility

Because so many people, with their lives so full of pain
Never confessing their innermost feelings and hurt
And with many wishing as I do right now
To be in place of solitude and to comfort one self

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