Loserville

This poem is for the people who want more for themselves than what their city, neighborhood, town, or even country seems to offer. Enjoy.

Loserville

                                   

 

Silence,

Taking over my mind like a dictator

I can hear my heart beat.

As it increases,

Decreasing the peace once there.

I could’ve been anything,

But

I decided to give in to

 What was expected of me:

 More or less.

I’m breathing.

Less

Or

 maybe a little more than half

of

my decisions are made

from

what my environment declares.

The Declaration of Idiotic Treads.

Be nothing,

Do nothing

Except for when it’s necessary

Which is when the corner store closes

And

the lights go out.

 

I want to be more than what my environment says.

More than even my mind can phantom.

Then I won’t feel like such a failure.

There’s no happiness when empty is your life.

 All but nothing can explain.

Nowhere to turn but down.

Shaking my head.

 

Another day,

Another death.

Waiting for when I can exhale,

But I won’t.

It’ll cause my lungs to collapse,

Because then I’ll

have to inhale

 the humiliation,

The fear,

Lack of respect,
Deceit,

Jealously,

Revenge.

 

I am NOT a product of my environment

‘cause

 hope and determination

do not equal

Where I am…

Loserville.

Reviews

[Broken Wings]

Wow, love this. Again I can relate to this piece. Our environment tries to shape us, but when the environment is negative, hurtful or damaging in any way, we can either be dragged down with it or rise above it. Seems to me that you have chosen to rise above it. Awesome! I too am trying to rise, although sometimes I stumble and fall, I vowed to never be a product of my environment. Awesome writing! Your strength shines through your writing, I can feel the emotions through-out and your determination to break free from "loserville"

[S. Overstreet]

Thank you so much. I'm glad to know my writing is relatable, that has always been my intention. And I am glad that you are rising above the status quo. It takes courage and strength, but it can be done.

[Broken Wings]

You certainly achieved it :) Thank you, I hope you achieve all your dreams, stay determined.

[annabellee]

Fantastic write, I can totally relate to that. Your poem flows very well and I enjoyed how much truth there is to every single line.
Loved it :)

[S. Overstreet]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate that.

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[Rita L. Sev]

The Declaration of Idiotic Treads... Clever!

I like the sense of determination in this piece; our environment can tell us how to be, but we can choose to override that... Good write!

[S. Overstreet]

Thank you. I have always felt people allow themselves to be swallowed into the depths of failure and allow their talents and potential diminish when they can use it to show they more than what is expected. It's so sad to witness.

[Rita L. Sev]

Agreed! It's too easy for people to just do what's "expected" rather than rise above...