June 16th

June 16^th

 

 

June 16^th

 

I can never count on that day

To be my best.

 

It’s always like the others;

Depressing, Lonely, Miserable.

 

I’m always left drowning deeper

And deeper into my own despair.

 

Every time is the same thing

Nobody cares. It doesn’t matter

How much I pray and hope.

They never will.

 

Each year my age goes up

Is a year closer to getting the hell out

Of this place.

 

I am a prisoner within the corridors of this house

I can’t wait to leave; I can practically taste my own eagerness

For senior year to come, then college and I can finally be free,

I can finally be on my own. To do whatever I want, whatever I please.

No one to stop me.

 

June 16^th

 

The day that’s closest to summer

My birthdate.

 

Whenever it comes around

I know I will never have a “Happy birthday”.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Rose Tyler]

Freedom really is never there becuase yo go from being your parent's the The Man's. And it's not as gratifying as you would like to think. Enjoy your childhood and higshcool years while you still can cause one day you'll look back and say "I wish I was back in school because those were some of the best days."

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

I agree with Shawn Renee...there really isn't any freedom. I liked the poem though...I don't ever want a happy birthday....yet I get it all the time...I don't celebrate birthdays....and I don't care for them...

[heich]

wow..love it..when is your summer..ours is different..lol

[Forever Mine]

This reminds me of how my fiances life was like before he was able to get out. Everyday was miserable and non-changing from his everyday life. I hate that people have to go through this and im sorry if you have too. I will be sure to leave you a comment also : )

[JelliFyshKissUs]

Oh, I so agree with Cody. There is really no such thing as freedom. And truly, being a slave of your parents is so much better than being a slave of "The Man" and his many flunkies--dependent upon the parents, of course. I will try to remember to bring you a joyous comment when June 16th comes around. Will that make the day a little better?

[Cynthia]

I feel really sad about nt having a nice birthday!
The feeling is right there, it touch me much.
I just hope you will have a nice birthday next year

[the-One-with-the-Darkne..]

Aww! im sorry. i hope you have a good birthday someday. I know how u feel. you havea very good emotion flow going. very good.

[Kesha]

What a wonderful poem! Another job well done, I always enjoy reading your work! :)

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

you remind me of myself as I hit the teen years~ from a young age caught amidst adults who were very unadultlike and quite a jumble of messes my personal mantra was a constant "I will never be like any of you"~ not only did I look forward to the day I could get out~ I made it happen ~ studied my a@@ off to pull perfect grades to get bumped past grades and at sixteen I graduated and went to family court where I was emancipated ~
but even caught within those years amidst circumstances that could crush a child~ I never lost sight of the fact that it was only temporary~ and so was able to enjoy my days and apply myself to my goals~
you express the emotions clearly and with affecting passion throughout your poem~ very relatable~

[Coyote Poetry]

Freedom is over-rated. We need to enjoy youth while you can. You will work and pay bills for 50 plus years. I'm a old man and don't celebrate birthdays. But being young you need to celebrate the opportunities of life and chance. A very good poem. If we are lucky. Life is long and when we can be with friends. Need to enjoy the time. You will wish you did.
Coyote