Change

How was your day; why aren’t you speaking; you always have those headphones in; you have such a pretty face, but you need to lose weight; why don’t you go to the gym; I don’t want to take you to the gym; you’re lazy, all you do is sleep; clean your room; did you feed the guinea pig; make up your bed; you make the bed wrong; why do you get so pissed off; you’re just like your dad; do it now, you’re a procrastinator ; just like your father; cut the sarcasm; you’re just like your brother; give me attitude again, and see if you won’t get hit; you’re just like your aunt; stop drinking, eww you burped; are you still eating; what are you eating; you’re going out, okay don’t eat too much; don’t eat anything again; I’m not buying new clothes; did you do your lesson; do you even love Jah; you’ll never be an actress; where’s your coat; you need a coat; you’re 15, grow up; an F, you’re a failure; I’m not paying for summer school; do you have a boyfriend; you betta not have one; are you innocent; you best be or else you can get out of my house; I love you Allie, I just want what’s best for you.
Fine; because; so I like music; I’ve been told; clearly; because I have homework; the one time I ask; I know, I tried; I did last week; yes; I have to catch the bus; sorry I was rushing; you make me mad; no I’m not; I have better things to do; no I’m not; I’m not being sarcastic; he’s my blood; I’m just being honest; stop comparing me to others; it’s just water, it’s called being human; yes I am, an orange; okay I won’t; but you don’t even buy me clothes; I’m doing homework; with everything I have, but I need to graduate; but that’s my biggest dream; in my hand; I have it mom; then let me grow; algebra is pointless anyway; but you paid for Will’s; no I never had one; yes mother I know better; of course I’m innocent, why would you kick me out for that; I love you too, Mama, I’m trying my best.
Horrible; because I’m about to cry; music is my escape from you; thanks I think so too, I like my body, just not the size; because you’ll come too; you’re such a bitch; well sleep is the cousin to death; but you’ll complain about how I clean it; no shir Sherlock; but you’ll complain; see you just bitched for no reason; because you’re aggravating; shut up; I like to take my time; well I am his freaking daughter; sarcasm, what’s that; well I wonder why, we’re siblings; you hit me, I hit you; shut the eff up; at least it’s not alcohol for once, sorry I’m not classy like you; does it matter; why does it concern you; I don’t eat around my friends anyway; I’m 15, I can eat whatever, you don’t even work for the money; I know that, stop telling me what to do; yes I do, it’s the only way of life; I won’t give up on my dreams like you did; I’m not wearing it; stop telling me what I need, I can’t wait to move out; then cut the umbilical cord, I can’t wait until graduation; why would you even say that; it’s not your money to spend; not currently; I’ve been in four relationships already; unfortunately I’m not, kick me out I’m ready to leave anyway; I love you too, but if you want what’s best, why do you hurt me so much?

This poem is about: 
Me
My family

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