I like to believe
I somehow make
{a difference},
and all my wishes as
a little girl
weren't robbed by thieves (within)
this world.
But all the dreams that I've
achieved (are)
somehow locked in boxes;
and all my words,
(like wingless birds,)
are still unopened
and
unfurled.
*
Stuck on zero, zero
I believe that I am somehow
still
a hero;
even if my stories go unread -
and all my thoughts
and lovely, twisted plots
appear so
[[infrared]] amid the
shining stars of >>Vocal<< threads.
*
I imagine I
am worthy...
of being loved and showcased on
a page;
but instead, I am
unseen and hurting
in the background,
--I am fading--
behind curtains,
locked like all their [[afterthoughts]],
backstage.
*
Stuck on zero, zero
I believe that I am somehow
still
a hero;
even if my stats don't earn
a dime;
like a superhero, I'm
invincible
but only for the fact that I'm
not {{visible}} enough
to shine.
*
I have dreamt that I
am soaring
(just like)
superheroes do
throughout the sky...
but when I wake up,
[[all]]
the light from me
is [[ultraviolet]], pouring
shortened wavelengths
never great enough
to
catch the starlight (in their)
eyes.
*
Stuck on zero, zero
I believe that I am somehow
still
a hero;
even if my stories
never make it
to the top;
I like to believe
(I'm still)
{{a wonder}}
even if
I'm just an underdog
(lost amid)
their shadows and
the rolling pockets of
[[the fog]].
*
I envision I am
(something of)
an inspiration
and that all my
{{dedication}}
to uplifting hearts
(is for)
the good...
but then I see
the poetry
of everyone, expressing
[[woe is me]]
(just like I'm doing here, ironically)
and my words don't seem to
grow to be
the revelations that
(I think)
I thought
they would.
*
Stuck on zero, zero
I believe that I am somehow
still
a hero;
even if my entries never win;
I believe that I am somehow
still
a hero;
despite the glory
that may always be
a self-consolatory daydream deep within;
I am the author of my life story;
I am a heroine.
-Gina C. 🧚♀️✨
***
Dedicated to anyone who feels like their work is invisible. I see you! ❤️ Drop me anything you'd like to be read and seen in the comments. :)
***
Thank you so much for reading! ☺️ I'm working really hard to grow my community on Vocal and I'd be over the moon if we could be friends and support each other here!
I reciprocate all reads, comments, hearts, and subscriptions. :) ❤️
About the Creator
Gina C.
Achievements:
- Twice-published in Vocal's Moment of Freedom Collection:
Free-Form poet of ethereal style🧚♀️✨
Fantasy writer
A sucker for a good rhyme☺️
Fueled by a conflicted soul of fire & water
Reader insights
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Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Heartfelt and relatable
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Comments (6)
It's fascinating to see you being an active member of Vocal now and know you struggled in the beginning just as I am!
Oh, this was very relatable. I struggled for over a year before I started feeling seen. It felt like no one gave a crap at all. I hope you feel differently now as you are definitely an amazing writer!!
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Well done. You are definitely worthy of being read.
Job well done and I agree - you are a hero!
This is great! Keep writing - you are more visible than you thing - and you always are the hero of your own story!
So well said. Yes, you are a hero.