Hiraeth

An ode to the girl I once knew

You idolised your mother; a woman I barely tolerate

You were rude and naïve - I suppose I have perspective

We both laugh at our own jokes, but your laugh incites a chorus

You were loud and now I admire your confidence in talking to strangers because I can't talk on the phone

Pleasing others was never your forte; its not mine either, but then again You never wanted it to be

I've traded in your youth for my straight A's

I've lost the excitement of a B+ and gained the fear of falling

Icarus will become my future and learning to understand that reference will become yours

At least I can drive

At least I have a job

At least I have two Christmases

You have all the confidence I lack and all the joy I wish I had back

You make me feel like I'm moving backwards, because it is to You I compare myself every night instead of sleeping.   

Note: This is probably my favourite poem so far and the other one being handed in to my teacher. I showed my brother and he was pretty surprised with what he read. I also showed it to my friend; he tried to analyse it and got everything wrong. You guys should try if you want: I'll let you know if you get anything right.