Monday, June 13, 2011

ugly

I want to be beautiful like you,
but my insides get so ugly sometimes.

How long can I continue
parading around in these shoes,
so big?

I am bound to
trip and fall.

If you knew
the thoughts that plague me...

Even the sincerest of apologies
wouldn't suffice.

And yet, what more can I do?
I'm sorry.

3 comments:

  1. This poem intrigues and saddens me. What I find remarkable is that I can see so many different scenarios surrounding these words. You are a great talent, my dear friend.

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  2. Beautiful Ali. They're lines are like music lyrics to me. It makes me feel so much, and can easily describe how I can feel sometimes. But it's truly beautiful, and such a humbled apology. I have to admit, I don't often understand poetry, but I love your poetry, and this one really resonates with me. Thanks for making me think hard today and really take some time for introspection.

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