Downtrodden
Who controls the pecking order of life?
Because I’m on the outside
looking in
Nose against the window
like the proverbial stepchild
Taking it on the chin
Living on the edge of the herd
Feeling like the runt of the litter
These are the emotions I bear
Easy to slip into a depression
Dragging others down
Wishing I wasn’t there
Just feeling that life
is dealing me the cards
of endless misery
The ones you fold
so the others would win
Like some kind of trickery
Invisible
the color of my life
I fall through the cracks
Constantly trying to scale
that overgrown fence
Just once wishing to relax
Feeling imperfect
But knowing I’m not
All I want is a chance
Look at me I’m here
Just like you
Give me a second glance
Determined to begin again
And experience a rebirth
My stellar light will shine
Brighter than before
You’ll concern me no longer
I’ll be stronger next time
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing©
Word Prompts:
OctPoWriMo – Poem a Day – Oct #11 – Falling through the cracks
You are so very talented and always manage to make your poetry so relatable.
Oh Sophia you are so kind! Thank you do much. It means a lot to me. 💕
This is a fabulous poem.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Beautifully penned!❤
Thank you so much! 🙂
This is really beautiful. Each stanza flows nicely into the next. Great job!
Thank you very much Cindy. I really appreciate it. I’m happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
we are colour Christine – don’t let others dulled our hues – I know how it feels like to be invisible – so this poem is very meaningful to me
Yes, I agree. Those are old memories for me and I think they resonate with a lot of people at some point in their life. 😢
it was a struggle to come out from under that shadow – I think you understand it and articulate it so well
Thank you 💕
Beautiful. That´s right, we have to shine brighter each day, no matter what. Beautiful post! I don´t consider myself a big fan of poetry, but yours touched me. Also I loved the mood of your website and the images on it. Have a great life!
Thank you so much Eduardo for your kind words. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed my poetry! 🙂
You’re welcome Christine, looking forward to seeing more of it 🙂
So beautifully said. I’ve been having a little struggle with depression due to physical conditions that have kept me housebound and immobile for the better part of three months. I understand.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope your situation improves soon so you can be mobile again. Thank you for your kind words. Some of the things I write are deep in my memory and occasionally they rise to the surface and I have to address them, usually in a poem.
Thank you for reading and be well 🙂💕
Christine, I got the shots I’ve been waiting for yesterday, and the relief is incredible! I think I’ll be back to work on Tuesday, and even better, I’ll be back in church tomorrow morning! Thanks so much for your concern.
Oh that’s wonderful news! The miracle of pharmaceuticals 🙂
I’m so pleased you are feeling better.
Great writing.
Thank you! 😊