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You Were Dead

November 29, 2010
By Anonymous

You didn’t say a single word


Not even goodbye
Coward.
You were supposed to be a big brother

I forgot about you.

I put you through hell

I’m sorry
But you made me fall to the ground

You were dead.

I didn’t quit

I kept trying
You didn’t notice though

You didn’t

Care.

I sat in my room

Cried myself to sleep
While you were gone

“Happy”
Self-centered
A**hole

Brother.

The day came

I gave up
Didn’t care
Completely forgot

You

You were once my brother

Loved you.
You’ll always be.
But you weren’t alive.

You were dead.

You’re back

Safe and relieved
My feelings haven’t changed
Resentment
Anger
Fear

What if you leave again?
Go ahead

Leave.
I’m ready
Don’t be surprised

I won’t cry
I’ve changed
Stronger
Healthier
Grateful for everyone

Who supported me
You didn’t
You were dead.

You’re back

So what?
You don’t know me
Maybe you won’t

Never will.
I don’t know

If I truly…care.

But today’s a new day
Something new

Change…maybe.
But the past never will

Always there
You were once dead
You’re back though

You’re home.


The author's comments:
When my brother moved out, I was heartbroken. He told me he hated me, that he wanted nothing to do with me, and I ruined his life. Soon after he moved out, I became depressed and I didn't know how to express all the feelings I had bottled up inside of me. I finally started writing poems about my feelings and thoughts and that's how I created this poem.

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