Lessons: An Original Poem

in #poem7 years ago (edited)

Lessons

This world has taught me that having self-confidence
Makes you more susceptible to failure.

But that failures can sometimes be soothed
with some thought and a pen and paper.

This world has taught me that the truth
is more likely to emerge if you are anonymous.

That sometimes being a traitor, ­
is synonymous ­
with looking out for yourself. ­

This world has taught me that the more power
and wealth you may hold,
the less you care about those below you.

The more your arrogance grows,
the stronger your belief that you cannot be controlled.

This world has shown me how your heart can feel cold,
infested with hurt
only to realize it's rotting with mold.

That you can be surround by people
or peers, and still feel so detached and unequal.

This world has taught me that when you tell someone a story,
They will be waiting in anticipation
not paying attention,
but in a hurry
just so they can tell you theirs.
Ignorant of the fact that I realize it.
Ignorant of the fact that hurts me.

Th­is world has taught me that the feeling of glory
is sometimes followed with guilt.
But,
no hero or champion would ever dare to admit
how it swelled their bellies with unfulfilling accomplishment.

Sometimes I wonder how long it took them
to recover,
to have that courage inside their souls re-built.


Self portrait taken on my canon t3i.

disclaimer: I also posted this poem on hellopoetry.com about 5 mins ago under my handle @shewaslost, so cheetah please dont flag!

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this world has thought me, to always find time and read through @mrslauren page, for i might learn a lesson really nice one...!

Thank you!

uhg. This world! Hang in there...lovely, heart-wrenching poem.

Uplifting, because it is truth exposed - blemishes and all, without apology.

This world has taught me that when you tell someone a story,
They will be waiting in anticipation
not paying attention,
but in a hurry
just so they can tell you theirs.
Ignorant of the fact that I realize it.
Ignorant of the fact that hurts me.


Well, this one time I told someone a story and...
Just kidding.
Your poem and your accompanying photo were both very personal. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for taking the time to read it :)

words that I like, very beautiful, thanks for sharing, happy always @mrslauren

Love the shot and poem. Thats a whole lot of creativity in one post 😀

I love the flow and a few points you made hit some spots. Nicely done :)

The lessons the world has taught us... Liked how you could relate and highlight few in this nice piece. Nice one ma'am