Things I Can't Say- 1

I feel like a may be writing a lot of these for different people in my life... This one is my first for a good reason....

No matter how much I try,

I can't catch up to you.

Let alone surpass you.

Compared to you, 

Everything I do

Is mediocre and flawed.

Everyone around us can see

That you're better

At everything.

Everyone wants to be around you

Like you are a beacon attracting other's attention.

While, I am in your shadow.

Others admire everything about you,

The way you can talk to complete strangers 

And make them your friend in an instant. 

And the way you can speak with such confidence

That makes others want to listen.

While, I am shy and stick to your side

Because speaking aloud to others is hard for me.

I feel that, in comparison to you,

I am nothing but a maggot at your feet..

I wish there was just one thing that I could do better

Just one thing and I would be happy.

But you exceed me in everything.

Even the way we look it is no question who is best

Or who is tallest.

Never could my writing be even held up to yours

Without looking like it was found in the desk of a second grader.

Spelling, no doubt.

Brains, the same.

Even the way you read aloud, 

With such grace,

Compired to how I stutter until you take over.

Grades are no question.

But if I had that one thing

That would make me stand out in a positive way,

Then maybe, I wouldn't feel so insercure.

Everyone wants to be around you.

Everyone wants to be you.

I want to be you.

Yet you tell me you yourself is insecure.

But how can that be

You are so,

So perfect.

And I'm so,

So not.

You could tell me anything,

But I can't even tell you this.

Author's Note

Thoughts? Btw... lighthouse for the beacon... Play on words?

Reviews

[Joshua Kyle]

Awesome! I really loved the emotions behind this. You have a lot of raw talent. Keep writing! The more you write the easier it is. I would recommend trying to use punctuation in your writing. It can be the icing atop the cake of your poetry. I personally, had to reread some of your lines because I couldn't tell where one began. All in all, I can tell you have a lot in you to write about and I can't wait to see more. Keep at it, and stay positive! It was great.

[Hatchling]

Fabulous write

[Darkening Shadow]

Great Write!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wingless Fallen Angel]

I like how you're branching out about the ending of your poems not totally being the title. Good write.