Regularity

This is anger at the same person, but also anger at society.

Thank you

It's common courtesy 

To thank someone when they compliment you

Excuse me

That's what you say when you cut through a group

But what do you say when you cut through a family?

How do you respond to the mindless text of who you thought was your father?

To the common courtesy he uses

When he uses what he taught you

To hurt you

How do you respond when your whole body aches from his words? 

From the way being alone makes you feel

How he made you feel

No one tells you what to do 

When it really matters

When you really need someone listen

Instead they give you the rules of etiquette

They tell you to stop the drama

Keep your chin up and your back straight

Oh, and don't forget to smile 

We're told to keep smiling

We're told to ignore the pain

But don't give up

Don't hold it in

How are we supposed to find help

When it's rude to be honest

When it's just so melodramatic to explain what we're going through

Oh right, we're not allowed to find help 

Because that would make us low

That would make us pitiful

Maybe that's why I resorted to keeping quiet

Maybe that's why they call me shy

Because if I were to open my mouth

If I were to say something

Anything

I would be crazy 

But I refuse to be crazy

I refuse to be looked down on 

So instead I pretend everything is okay

I pretend my father still loves me

I pretend I'm naive and I don't understand the pain of the real world

Just so I can be pitied for being shy

But at least I'm not dramatic

At least I follow the normal regime of the rest of the world

At least I'm liked 

Reviews

[Onlyme]

Wow. this really draws you in deeper and deeper, right from the first stanza. I really felt the powerful words and emotions speak. Profoundly to my heart and soul. I could actually feel your suffering and pain. And the overwhelming hurt. Someone who should be so close to you. Your own father. And also society in general. Turning their back on you as well. Like no one gave a hoot. To be honest. I am not surprised. Humans, in general, are selfish people. Who only care about number one in general. Before they even notice anyone else around them. So no matter in a family, the relationship at work. Humans namely think of themselves first and foremost. I guess that is why some relationship never last. Because as soon as the women have a child. He runs to the hills. And off he goes. Can not or will not take responsibility. And responsibility in society. For the majority of people. just turn a blind eye. And look the other way.

[Eve]

I'm so glad you felt this way while reading the poem. That is why I write these things with complete honesty straight from the soul. I want others to know they're not the only ones who are going through some crazy things. That they're not alone, no matter what the rules of society try to push on them. Thank you so much for the review. I really appreciate getting your feedback and hearing what you think.

[Onlyme]

My pleasure Eve, think you and I think alike as I relate totally with you.

[Eve]

I'm glad to hear it! I'm always up for a conversation, so don't be a stranger!

[Riddhi]

Actually Eve we are just too similar..Actually I also don't like my father..I rarely talk properly with him..Because he has actually devastated my and my mother's life..You wrote this beautifully and I can feel your pain as I read this..But actually I can relate myself with you and I can understand the way you must be feeling...Anyway , be strong..I am always there to help you out my friend...
Keep on writing..

[Eve]

That was my goal when writing this poem, I wanted others to know they're not the only ones in pain. I want people to know they're never alone.

[Riddhi]

Yes...I will be also always there with you as we both are in same situations...

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

This is the kind of writing that helps the healing. Somewhat of a sarcastic release, I presume. Venting is extra effective when written.

[Eve]

This does have a bit of a sarcastic voice to it. When I was writing this I was writing to society as if it were its own person. I personified society to really catch a grip of what I wanted to say. I completely agree with you there, writing is a great way to vent.

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

I like this. It is good to explore each dark little corner and bring it to the purifying light of reconsideration.

[Eve]

Exactly! By doing this we shed that light on ourselves as well, bring a new form of consideration into the process of our growth.