Who are you?

Walking down the halls, you see different faces.

There's the girl who wishes someone would notice her;

The boy who struggles with self harm;

There's the couple who can't find understanding in their relationship;

There's the siblings who are faced with a daily struggle at home..

Each face, each body, each mind, each heart..

Yearning for someone to reach out.

Yearning for someone to understand.

Yearning for the love they are not shown.

Some form of peace..

And here am I.

Walking down these halls every day.

Witnessing the lack of love and understanding in each person.

Who am I?

Who am I to merely walk on by, not a word spoken.

Who am I? 

Who am I to simply ignore the pain and hurt all around me.

Who am I?

I am simply one person. 

But I am one person who can make a difference.

Whether it be a simple, soft spoken word;

A gentle hug;

Reassurance...

Who am I?

I am a friend.

I am hope.

Reviews

[Pencrafter]

Your poem expresses the keen sense of self that young people learn to develop. While cringing from the spotlight, you struggle to congeal your own persona, hoping that others will see your good qualities. It's interesting how the writing structure of your poem begins with fairly long lines, in general, then gradually becomes simpler. Even though we desire to be accepted into the group we also wish to remain distinct individuals.

[Cosmic kid]

I absolutely love this, it truly portrays the hurt and suffering people go through and a cure, compassion. Very and emotional and chilling. It also has a very nice flow. I love it.

[Kelsey]

Thanks! Was kinda nervous to post on here because I was reading everyone else's writings and I felt like such an amatuer. xD
Nice to know someone likes it though

[Cosmic kid]

Haha yeah I'm nervous as well, but a poem doesn't have to be some complex piece of writing with big words that makes you question if it's even in English or not haha