Just disappear
You can never
Be of value
You will always
Disappoint them
Who cares if you
Vanish from view
Please, don’t ever
Try to speak up
When things aren’t right
Swallow your voice
You know you can’t
Be good enough
You don’t have to
Keep on trying
You can give up
The weight of shame
Is too heavy
You know nothing
About true love
And you will learn
From your heartbreak
Set yourself free
Can you bear it?
A clear image
You are someone
God forsaken
For you are not
Of consequence
And your life is
A waste of time
Despair becomes
A trusted friend
Heed the words of
Your worst nightmares
Let them climb up
Around your walls
Let the flames rise
To threads of hope
Cling on tightly
To all those doubts
Just say goodbye
Author’s Note: This is an inverse poem and it is meant to be read through again from the bottom line to the top line.
About the Creator
D.K. Shepard
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
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