No money. No choice. No escape. No voice Anger surrounds me They don’t understand My whole future seems out of my hands Criticism. Harsh words. Protests unheard Life seems quite pointless It’s all so absurd I hate myself They hate me too There’s nothing to live for Except to be blue Just want to fly… Continue reading Me and Them
Author: Sarah Downing
My name is Sarah. I was born and grew up in England and currently live in Düsseldorf, Germany, with my fiancé Corey and my cuddly cat Biscuit. I work as a translator and writer for my own company Aardwolf Text Services (www.aardwolf.de) and I love vintage clothes and music, as well as singing karaoke.
The Bridge between Youth and Adulthood
I suspect this poem was born of the frustration I (like many kids) felt on reaching an age where I was almost an adult, but not quite. My emotions are confused My desires are awaking My youth may feel abused Life’s foundations are shaking No longer a child, but still not old enough To know… Continue reading The Bridge between Youth and Adulthood
Libby
This poem was born from the worry I felt about my bulimic friend Libby. I don’t know where she is today, but I hope that she is doing so much better. I didn’t want to be depressed Or admit it to myself But now my life seems such a mess I can’t do anything else… Continue reading Libby
Hope for the Future
We live on hope And we believe What more can anyone hope to achieve? Never knowing Never showing Anxiety, hatred, frustration and pain Things we never want to feel again
Uncertainty
I was going through a pretty depressed phase of my teenage years when I wrote this. I was often unhappy, but it was this too that inspired me to write it all down. How can we know what the future brings When it is not mapped out? Not knowing is frustration And frustration springs from… Continue reading Uncertainty