Within My Parent's Eyes

by HOLLY ARMER   Jun 3, 2005


Angry tears glistening
streaking down my face
As my parent's glare down at me
with looks of such disgrace

Who am I now? and
Who was I to be?
All their hopes and dreams
placed inside of me

Never asking for much
just my very best
But here I stand condemned
failing every test

I have no motivation
just pools of self doubt
Caught in waves of desperation
unable to get out

Choking on aspiration's
fighting for every breath
Drowning within my parent's eyes
a fate far worse than death

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  • 18 years ago

    by Momentary Relapse

    Great job. Excellent words. The entire thing flowed together. Again great job.

  • 18 years ago

    by Brookeღ

    You really have a way with words. I know I feel like everything I have done in my life was never good enough. I have accomplished a lot but I have always been the black sheep of the family. I look forward to reading more of your work you have a lot of talent. ~Brooke~

  • 18 years ago

    by Becky drake

    This was a beautiful piece of work,you caught the readers attention, and held it, I kept thinking it would have a magical ending, but you know what, there is no magical endings, its just this thing we call "life".
    If your parents could read this it would truly break their heart, as a parent I know we expect perfection, but not really we only want whats best for our chidren, and we think we know what that is, but the truth is we don't know either. thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece, and just know as a parent, I know your parents are always so proud of you, I think sometimes we get confused on the fact, that we can be so angry at someone, but that doesn't mean we stop loving them, unconditional love is just that, unconditional, and thats what it takes to be a good parent...see- you are so talented you get me going in 10 different directions with one little poem,hehehehe----you are good, never doubt yourself, or the love your parents have for you, love ya becky

  • 18 years ago

    by ButterflyKisses_xo

    I can totaly relate to this poem. Sum of my poems kinda talk about this. My parents act the same as well. Great poem! 5/5!

    <3, Katie

  • 18 years ago

    by Bleeding_Red_Fallen_Angel

    wow, awesome poem. I really liked the flow and everything. Nice work. <3333