The anguish keeps coming like thunder
It rattles in my head lacking remorse
I feel as if departing is the remedy
As if it all needs to end

I wish I could leave this place
Begin a new life with a new face
Make new friends and have a new family
Erase all the pain that has wrapped around me

I know that I am trapped here
At least for a while more
And when the day comes for me to leave
I will be overcome with wonder

I am done with hearing the protests
I am not bright enough
I do not talk enough
I am told daily of my flaws

Voicing my opinion does naught
They never understand
They are too wrapped up in themselves
To even look at me

Copyright ©2002 Janine Robb