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Boy in the corner

A fight for freedom from people’s expectations

By Daniel HooksPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
Me

Boy in the corner

stares into space.

Boy in the corner

falls asleep what a disgrace

it’s school, lesson time,

learning about life.

Boy in the corner

Don’t you want a job and a wife?

The Teacher makes fun

boy in the corner

why are you a daydreamer?

or are you just dumb?

everyday there stare through you

you feel numb

sadness is the only way

to live your life your parents blame you

they blame each other

boy in the corner

you will soon have a sister and brother.

Boy in the corner

its time for college

aren’t you glad?

boy in the corner you lost your temper,

are you mad?

The question hangs in the air

boy in the corner

with hell in your head

boy in the corner

you identify with Jesus but he’s dead.

Boy in the corner

now you’re in handcuffs.

You told the police your him

in a police cell causing a din

they gave you your sins

told you you’re sectioned

and need correction.

Boy in the corner

taken to psychiatric hospital

in a police wagon.

Facing the dragon that is insanity of life

you don’t want to eat

for fear of the devil inside your mind

Hated by yourself and unkind

The only way out is not to believe your own lies

Boy in the corner

You will your right your wrongs

Boy in the corner you are strong.

Stay strong in the character you have chosen

your heart is hot not frozen

Boy in the corner you will climb that mountain.

Experience that kiss.

Love that woman.

You will come through this

boy in the corner

your heart is fierce

boy in the corner

you are man.

You will make the haters understand.

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About the Creator

Daniel Hooks

A poet, activist and story teller who currently battles with a severe mental health problem.

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    Written by Daniel Hooks