Music Within

For the creative poetry group.

Mirror ball hangs high,

reflecting light

sends glistening stars

around the gymnasium.

Colorful crepe-paper

streamers twirl along

with the music.

Laughing eyes stare

at her.

 

Bedlam faces gawk.

She pastes a smile

on, showing off

her dirt cheep

rose lipstick.

Flashes her home made

pearl jewelry,

and struts her

thrifty gown onto

the dance floor.

 

Humid tempers flare.

Their appetite is

to make fun of her.

She sways to the music.

Voices of disapproval

break out.

 In her face is fervent

and happiness of

who she is.

 

Enchantment is her shawl.

Tears that don't have

a place are left behind.

Tonight is all about

HER! 

 

Others sip cruel words

from punch bowl,

she sips words of

devotion to herself.

High class snobs

are they.

 

As the night comes

to an end,

she slithers up

on the stage and takes a mic.

Unequivocal cords belt out

the song,

All You'll Ever Be Is

Mean!

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

What do you think?

Reviews

[SpokenWord]

I like how your poetry is developing it is nice when I take breaks to return to see how much poets have grown. When one respects them self and values who they are it doesn't matter what they on, how others perceive them because their belief and faith in self will rise above and all will take notice rather they admit it or not. Confidence comes from within and not what we wear... Nice one loved it!

[Kat Collins]

Like the Taylor Swift reference..."All You'll Ever Be Is Mean." Love the theme of the poem - confidence and standing up for yourself, who cares what others think of you. Great job...keep writing!

[Cherrie Palmer]

The mean are satisfied with their own nasty self's and find contentment in others pain, this is great a coup for teens every where, be yourself.

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Nicely penned..!!!!

[Raven Starhawk]

A few lines really stuck out for me. The poem as a whole however comes together quite nicely.

[Poetic Beauty]

I love the ending of this poem and i like the fact that this character has rose above the torment of the snobs and doesn't care what they think. It is a stunning piece of work and I truly wished this happened more in real life.

[Krystal Nicole]

I like the passion in this poem and I loved it!! Its beautfully written and you executed the words well

[VelvetRosetta]

For some reason I got the sense of the movie Carrie, while readin this, how she was ridiculed and taunted...
I like how even though she may have felt nervous and a bit intimidated she got the nerve to stand up in front of the crowd, or better yet, to stand up for herself!
Nice one!

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

I found myself intrigued by this young lady. I felt the need to speak to
her and found out what she is about. She was eccentric and wonderful
with a special magic...that I just couldnt put my finger on.
I love the free spirit.

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I could see images with every word. Excellent and interesting piece!