I'll Change the World for You

What happens when you know you are a burden but can do nothing?

How helpless I feel

to be old enough

That I know that I don't like my world

but young enough

That I can do absolutely nothing about it

You think I like watching

my family suffer with money

and having to sit here

and only be able to consume?

I would love to be older

I'd love to be able to put in money 

to ease the financial programs

to move out

and stop taking up valuable space

and not be a burden

that you are all too glad to bear

I sit on the carpet

and listen to you all speak in hushed voices

about the someone downstairs

that we have to flee from

I wish I were old enough

so I could take him on myself

I am sorry that I am a responsibility

And I know that

If you see this poem you will tell me

that I don't have to worry

and I am sure I don't

But how can I escape this guilt

So until I get big enough

I'll still be here

taking up space and taking in money

with no way to get out

But then I'll be big enough

And I'll change the world for you

 

 

Author's Note

Something that must be said. A sad start, and not my standard fare.

Reviews

[H]

I think a lot of young adults can relate to this poem. The bit that connects to all of us is within the first nine lines. My only suggestion is that you format it in a way that is easier to read.

[Tallulah]

So sad and so well written. It is so sad that some feel this way but so many of us do, even i do sometimes. You explained the feeling of guilt and helplessness so well. I love this so much.
I sit on the carpet
and listen to you all speak in hushed voices
about the someone downstairs
that we have to flee from
I wish I were old enough
so I could take him on myself
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But how can I escape this guilt

So until I get big enough
I'll still be here
taking up space and taking in money
with no way to get out
But then I'll be big enough
And I'll change the world for you

^Those 2 parts were my favorite. It shows the want to help but the inability to do so perfectly. It also shows the hope of being able to help when you get older which is great. Great Job!