leaving childhood


pressing down on my eyes
I see new shoes
and toystores
the blinding colors of childhood
slowly disappearing

grown out nails
and unwashed hair
covered by perfume
that makes you sparkle
and a smile full of hidden teeth
because
braces

screams of what is right and what is wrong
will not leave my head
because I am chained to them
chained to whatever the hell
I'm doing with my life
 

Sunflowergirl

VT

18 years old

More by Sunflowergirl

  • Waiting for Winter


    I wait for winter
    in her heavy white boots
    and sharp sparkling nails
    her 5th avenue white fur coat
    and flushed pink cheeks
    she wears black tights
    taught over thin, toned legs
    summer and autumn
    watch her in envy
  • roots

    My deep tangled roots
    Twisted into knots
    Running cross country
    Are dragging towards the ocean
    Yearning for the sun dripping down
    Over wet seals bodies
    In warm embrace
    I want nothing to do
    With this life
    Today,
  • Sunday

    The rain has found its way
    Onto our mountain
    Drenching each new bud
    Reaching for life 
    In the foggy air
    Smothering their joyous cries
    As mud seems to engulf us
    One 
    By one