My Poetry

Run Away

Run Away

She always asks why i'm on the floor

I always respond "i don't know anymore."

She asks me how i am doing today

But i don't have any happy words to say.

She asks to read these poems of mine

I type them up for her, saying "i'm fine."

Tear-stricken and broken inside

She has me wanting to hide.

Run away, Abbey, don't come back

This world is tough and you know that.

Tuck yourself into bed at 4 AM

Say your prayers and hope you''ll sleep well again

That bracelet of yours is broken and torn

Your heart is worried and your heart so worn.

Run away Abbey from all this sadness

Life is easier when you pretend gladness.

You're fourteen years old,

Still tired and so cold

Aren't you supposed to be laughing?

But clearly that isn't what is happening.

You wear jeans that are one size too large

and wear insecurity with no extra charge.

Take off your masquerade

Show them your real face.

This won't last forever

This isn't you at all

You think you're right-never.

So pretend you don't fall.

You shut people out but it's not their fault

People are ready to answer your call.