Ugly Duckling

Once upon a time,

There was an ugly duckling

That everyone stared at.

No one knows why 

That duck was so ugly

All they know that

She is an ugly duckling

 

She would be alone at times

She would be crying at times

She didn’t know what to do

All she knew was that

She is ugly

Hardly anyone would talk to her

While the others got along

 

There were some people

Who talk to the ugly duckling,

But the ugly duckling felt

Disconnected in the conversation

Not knowing how to put herself

In there

 

There were some boys

That the ugly duckling liked

But they didn’t feel the same

Towards her

 

She would be alone at times

She would be crying at times

She didn’t know what to do

All she knew was that

She is ugly

Hardly anyone would talk to her

While the others got along

 

As she grew,

The ugly duckling started to lose

Her baby feathers

She felt even more disconnected

 

Did the ugly duckling truly belong there?

Where could she go?

How will she know

If this place was meant to be

 

Could it be somewhere else?

 

She would be alone at times

She would be crying at times

She didn’t know what to do

All she knew was that

She is ugly

Hardly anyone would talk to her

While the others got along

 

Did the ugly duckling truly belong there?

Where could she go?

How will she know

If this place was meant to be

 

Is this the place?

Is this the place to stay forever?

Or does she belong somewhere else?

Reviews

[Pencrafter]

Your poem makes a simple observation of human nature, as does the original ugly duckling story, although you have leaned it a little closer to a real human. The theme always tugs at our heart because we all have a desire to be accepted. In your writing I noticed you flip-flop in the time sense. An example, "there was an ugly duckling", indicating past tense. Then you write, "She is ugly", which indicates present time. Your poem is cute and interesting to think about.

[Jeanette]

It is human nature to want to be accepted. I still struggle with the way the world views me. Very nice write, thank you for sharing. =)

[Owlgirl]

Very thought provoking and leaves you with a bitter taste, well done and well written.