Once upon a time
My head was hung low
My gaze to the floor
A lump in my throat
Once upon a time
My lips were in a frown
"You mustn't look at them.
Just keep your head held down."
Once upon a time
A voice in my head
It told me not to cry
But to deal with it instead
Once upon a time
Insults jolted into my ear
"Go away, you idiot.
You're not wanted here."
"Your friends never liked you.
Come on, who would?
You're so repulsive.
No one ever should."
"Your face is terrible.
Your personality even worse.
Anyone that knows you
Is unfortunately cursed."
Once upon a time
I began to run away
My voice cried out
As tears soaked my face
Once upon a time
I sobbed in my room
My pillows were wet
They would be drenched soon
Once upon a time
I cried myself to sleep
My bed sheets were folded
But my pillows in a heap
Once upon a time
It was all in my mind
They were all nice to me
How could I have been so blind?
It was all in my head
The insults were never there
I merely thought they were saying them
Though I was never aware
Once upon a time
Many years were spent
Thinking people were judging me
And look how that went
Once upon a time
I realized what I needed to do
"Don't listen to the voices in your head.
It's not what's best for you."
Once upon a time
My head was held high
I waved to my friends
And looked up at the sky
Once upon a time
The sun shined bright
Trees blew in the breeze
It was a beautiful sight
Once upon a time
I didn't feel that happy in a while.
I strode on that day.
I strode on with a smile.
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Once Upon a Time
PoetryJust a little poem I wrote about how I pulled myself through a tough part of my life. One quick warning, though, this could trigger you.
