What's the point of wishing
when wishes don't come true
what's the point in striving
when you can't seem to make it through
what's the point of trying
when you always seem to fail
what's the point of searching
when you'll never find the trail
what's the point of loving
when you know they're gonna leave
what's the point in hoping
when you have no reason to believe
what's the point of pretending
when you know it's all a lie
what's the point of saying hello
when it all leads to goodbye
what's the point of staying
when no one wants you here
what's the point of smiling
when it doesn't hide the tears
what's the point of waking up
when you can't take another day
what's the point of anything
when it all just fades away
Another poem from my youth. I wrote this on July 25, 2001.
Figured today (July 25, 2023) was a good day to republish it.
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Sara Wilson
Lover of the strange and unusual. I write mostly horror or true crime. I occasionally publish other things, but try not to write only for the sake of having content. Feedback is always welcome and appreciated!
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Comments (8)
This is hard to read, Sara, without tearing up, hearing the voices of myriads, (including my own), asking these same questions down through the ages. It makes me think of Harry Nillson's "The Point!"
Your poem resonated so deeply with me! I'm so glad you decided to publish this!
I feel like I’ve written this very piece. Thank you for sharing this work. Relatable. 💜
Wow! an excellent blast from the past! It's good to get those feelings of frustration out. I'm sure it made younger Sara feel better at the time. I loved the repetition you used. Thanks for the share.
This is powerful stuff, Sara! It takes guts to share old work, but I’m so glad you’ve shared this with us. It’s raw and relatable. 👏👍
You found your voice at an early age, and that's a wonderful thing. This is very well written, and expressive, even if it came from an (understandably) dark place. Thanks for sharing your younger self with us!
Nice profoundly sad piece❤️😊💯📝
Aw younger Sara is so relatable...I hope you are in a better place now - you seem to be? This shows me how talented you always have been though! Thank you for sharing this! This is great, if sad!