Stuck In the Closet | Teen Ink
  1. Home
  2. Poetry
  3. Free Verse
  4. Stuck In the Closet

Stuck In the Closet

March 16, 2011
By Lizdoh BRONZE, Little Silver, New Jersey
More by this author
Lizdoh BRONZE, Little Silver, New Jersey
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; Writing makes a map, and there is something about a journey that begs to have its passage marked.&quot; <br /> Christina Baldwin

View profile

I can't seem to step out,
What will they say?
I wish the World would see me for the real me,
Not just that quiet girl.
But I don't think I can,
I’m stuck in the closet.

The stares and fingers,
I can feel it awaiting me.
Like a thief waiting for the moment to jump on their prey.
I want to come out to see what it is like,
But I’m stuck in the closet.

It’s hard to relate,
The laughter and jokes.
To everyday life.
The comments and words are like rocks beating against my heart.
I cannot take it.
But I need to come out of the closet.

© Michelle B., Blairsville, GA

The author's comments:
This is not personally about me, I feel like bullies and jokes are keeping teens secluded and hiding "in the closet".
Post a comment
Submit your own

Similar Articles

Previous Next
Poetry
Connected
By emolover95 GOLD
Park City, Utah
emolover95 GOLD, Park City, Utah
13 articles 0 photos 25 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t cry because it&#039;s over. Smile because it happened.&quot;

View profile
Poetry
I hate splash water on the lack of there-forth
By Anonymous
Poetry
The Protectors' of the World
By Arbys GOLD
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Arbys GOLD, Dobbs Ferry, New York
15 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.&quot;Edgar Allan Poe<br /> &quot;A dream doesn&#039;t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~Colin Powell&quot; ~ Colin Powell<br /> &quot;Wisdom is not finally tested in the schools, Wisdom <br /> &quot;A poem is never finished, only abandoned.&quot;-Paul Valery

View profile
Poetry
Overcoming Stage Fright
By kiwi12 PLATINUM
Austin, Texas
kiwi12 PLATINUM, Austin, Texas
28 articles 10 photos 365 comments
View profile
Poetry
The Voice
By BreLee SILVER
Sula, Montana
BreLee SILVER, Sula, Montana
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments
View profile
Poetry
Nothing to say
By niceenouf PLATINUM
Garfield, New Jersey
niceenouf PLATINUM, Garfield, New Jersey
26 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;As we move on, you forget, we both move on, with no regret.&quot;

View profile

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 0 comments.