Things Are Not As They Seem

I always come second

never ever first.

I keep it all hid,

not telling that is hurts.

 

Acting and pretending,

forcing a smile.

Making them think I'm happy,

if only for a while.

 

One day I will spark,

one day I will shine.

One day I will take back

all that is mine.

 

Waiting for a long time

to be set free.

Waiting for the day

that I can be me.

 

Sitting back and watching

everyone dance.

Itching and scratching,

I've been bitten by ants.

 

Help! Help!

Is anyone there?

Apparently not,

because nobody cares.

 

I've been poisoned,

almost dead.

Laying in the coffin,

my new bed.

 

At my funeral,

all alone.

Now in Heaven,

my new home.

 

In a better place,

so deluxe, so grand.

I love it here,

The Holy Land.

 

You say you miss me,

but that's a lie.

No one cares

that I have died.

 

No tears shed,

no hearts broke.

And then,

I awoke.

 

I thought I was gone,

so did they.

Because in the casket

is where I lay.

 

I sit up straight,

blink my eyes,

and I finally

realize.

 

Everyone I see

are all in tears.

Who would've guessed?

My death is what they feared.

 

They're all sad

even those who were mean.

I guess it's true,

Things Are Not As They Seem.

Reviews

[Deepankar]

A really nice one here........ Keep it up..... Liked it alot....... :)

[Chesney W.]

thank you

[Andy]

Very interesting how you explained how things can be different than what you may think, and people can enjoy you more than you may believe.

[Chesney W.]

exactly, my best friend has this kind of problem, he says nobody cares about him, but in truth, more people do than he thinks. thanks for reviewing(:

[Coyote Poetry]

"I guess it's true,
Things Are Not As They Seem."
These words are very wise. We never know what people are thinking. People react too late and sadness is the final emotion. I like the thoughts and the very good ending. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Chesney W.]

thank you for reviewing