Life Handed Me Lemons

Life is so much easier when you blend into the crowd

But I made the mistake of standing out

So now I stand alone on an empty battle ground wondering where I went wrong

I wave my hand through the hot summer air and trend lightly across the crisp green grass

I sift through the sullen ashes and ask myself, “What was I fighting for?”

Reviews

[Neville]

In a room filled with oranges, a lemon is gonna stick out like a sore plum... in that kind of situation, consider your options.. you could be a satsuma, tangerine or clementine... and if ya keep still.. you might go unnoticed.... I kind of liked this little statement.. just one thing, do ya mean trend, or tread? ... All Good Things, Neville

[CaptainCroe]

Nice message you have there.

That's true about society isn't it. Blend in and life is so much easier. I know the feeling, I used to stick out like a sore thumb, and then I learned to blend in. I blend in so well now that it's sad.

"I wave my hand through the hot summer air and trend lightly across the crisp green grass" I think you meant tread instead of trend. Also missing some punctuation. Nice poem overall though!

[Pete]

Don't be afraid to be different. Yes it is easier to blend but very boring. It may seem like a mistake when we are young but later you won't feel the same way. We cannot deny who we are and the greatest tragedy of life is to hide & deny who we are. Most people "go along to get along". What a sad way to live. You've said a lot in this & I like what you have to say.