The Difference Between You and Me

5-6-19

I may not have grown up like you
A life lived in one place
But I did grow up
At a much faster pace.

You may have grown up
With family by your side
But I grew up quickly
With nowhere to hide.

I see you went to school
And friends you easily made
Yet I went to many schools
And every time I was afraid.

I see you laughing and smiling
Going out with all your peers
Where as I cry and shutdown
Wishing I was never even here.

I see you got a new car
Again it’s your time to shine
As I just got new bruises
For speaking out of line.

I see you got your nails done
Your hair and makeup too
Did you notice what I received
A beating to the face or two.

I see it’s your birthday
A party for you, a special one
Where on my birthday
I prayed I’d see at least someone.

I seen you walking down the street
With new clothes in each bag
I wish I got something new
But I get hand-me-down rags.

I see your skin is flawless
Not a scratch or a zit
As I wear long sleeves
To cover up my slits.

I see you finally looked at me
Where normally you walked right on past
And I quickly looked down
To hide the black eye from night before last.

I seen the questionable look you gave
But it didn’t last for long
I wish I wouldn’t have stared
I know it was completely wrong.

Although what can I say
I send a prayer every night
Wishing I could have your life
And for everything to be alright.

I see the morning has come
For you to graduate with your class
I wish I was in your shoes
But I wait for misery to pass.

I seen the day you moved out
Family helping and wishing farewell
Hugging each other with tear stained eyes
It put me in quite a spell.

I see that you are loved by many
And I would never wish anything less
Go and live your life to the fullest
And I’ll just go and be put to rest.

*~BrittBratt~*