Who Are You Trying to Kid?

Stop trying to be like the others, kid. This, coming from an adult who's learnt some painful lessons.

There you go again,
Lying to yourself, thinking you’ll be just fine
I mean, who are you trying to kid?
You think you can simply convince your mind?

Fine, let it be that way.
Let’s say you’re okay.
A couple of jokes and a roaring laughter
Does that make you feel any better?

I bet you’re there trying to make yourself cool
So you won’t be first to be made a fool
But how dare you even try to be someone you’re not
Someone you grew to become just to be someone you forgot

Who are you trying to kid?
Who are you trying to impress?
You bow down to their feet
And let them dictate the way you dress

Are you satisfied now?

You claim to make the world a better place
Assuming how you’ve made them happy
But how are you even doing the world a favour
If they’re all smiling but you’re still lonely?

God, who are you trying to kid?

Author's Note

I hope you enjoy this.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your sharply chastising message seems to tell me more about the narrator than whoever this is aimed at. I’m feeling some underlying hurts that seem to drive this questioning, as if anyone can talk a younger person out of however they feel & whatever they choose to do with their lives. I feel the hidden frustration of a person who seemingly finds it hard to watch a younger person go thru life & make their own mistakes in their own ways. I would suggest to this narrator that these hurts must be healed first & younger people don’t respond well to such a scornful message. I’m not criticizing your writing at all. This is written very powerfully & clear. You’ve made a strong & relatable point. I believe many people are just like this narrator, finding it hard to watch others make the same mistakes they already made. But that doesn’t give us the right to talk down to those following in our footsteps (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Nisha M.]

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and leaving this comment. I totally understand where you're coming from and admit that this might sound harsh - I admit that it would be better to see it from a younger person's point of view. Once again, I'd like to thank you for sharing your perspective, I truly appreciate it!

[Locke Redwyne (night sy..]

Oooh, I like it. It's very well written, and I can relate to it. Also, I really like the flow of the poem

[Nisha M.]

Thank you so much dear! It means a lot to me :)