Scarlet Letter

Scarlet Letter

A Poem by Lockedheart

Im trying so damn hard 
to change 
to be different 

im trying so damn hard
to understand 
to listen 

but no one cares to see
the changes
im trying to make in me

im trying so damn hard 
to move on from my past 
to make up for the time 
ill never be getting back 

but they won't let me 
it ends up as leverage 
to embarrass
to make them look better
to belittle 
its my own scarlet letter 

© 2023 Lockedheart


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I like this expression of despair. The frustration felt when efforts meet thick walls. The world often turns a blind eye to one's efforts and makes it all the more difficult for one to improve oneself. Perhaps, its a test of one's resolve and determination. Yet, whatever the outcome, one's efforts redeem one in one's own eyes. We do it for ourselves.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Its too hard to make the change,
Make it for you and not for anyone else

Posted 1 Year Ago



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Added on March 22, 2023
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Lockedheart
Lockedheart

Palm Harbor, FL



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