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Somewhere Away

January 19, 2009
By dot.! BRONZE, Acworth, Georgia
dot.! BRONZE, Acworth, Georgia
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Pine trees,
Yearning, reaching for the sky
Branches upward, like a baby beckoning for its mother.
Just lift me, carry me, pull me up with you.
Wanting so much more
Ignored, cast away
Why not loved and cherished?
Why do you throw me aside?
I'm not enough
Like on a farm, the runt never makes it.
But why are they not enough?
All I wanted was a home.
Uproot me, take me somewhere,
As always,
Where I don't have to be myself.
I want to grow, to prosper
To make a difference
Even if I'm not existent.
God, take me somewhere
Where the trees grow,
Where the air is bright and crisp.
Away from them,
forever.


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on Feb. 13 2010 at 3:21 pm
the_Horsegirl SILVER, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
People need dreams, there's as much nourishment in 'em as food.
--Dorothy Gilman

If there is such a thing as truth, it is as intricate and hidden as a crown of feathers.
--Isaac Bashevis Singer

I really liked the desolatin and emotion you infused into this poem. Very, very good. 5 stars!

If you get the chance, please check out my work. I'd appreciate any comments you have.

on Feb. 13 2010 at 3:19 pm
the_Horsegirl SILVER, Minneapolis, Minnesota
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
People need dreams, there's as much nourishment in 'em as food.
--Dorothy Gilman

If there is such a thing as truth, it is as intricate and hidden as a crown of feathers.
--Isaac Bashevis Singer

http ://www.teenink .com /raw/Poetry/article/91361/Trapped

on Jul. 24 2009 at 9:36 pm
KittyMaiden GOLD, Wesley Chapel, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
I wasn't kissing her. I was whispering in her mouth.~ Chico Maroc

In youth, it was a way I had,
To do my best to please.
And change, with every passing lad
To suit his theories.
But now I know the things I know
And do the things I do,
And if you do not like me so,
To hell, my love, with you.~Dorothy Parker

thanks for commenting on my poem! Yours is really good, I like the metaphors you used, very relatable.

on May. 31 2009 at 9:03 pm
Alice Min BRONZE, Columbus, Ohio
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Wow your poem is amazing! It reaaaalllly conves the feeling of being without "a place of your own" keep up the good work! :)

on May. 8 2009 at 4:41 pm
asiangurl... GOLD, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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hey...that was so awesome. i can relate to it...and thanks for reding my poem too. keep it up

...lol:)

on Apr. 14 2009 at 6:56 pm
kissingdawn331 SILVER, Palatine, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
"when your hourglass runs out of sand you can't flip it over and start again."(changes weekly so check next weeks l8er)

I can really relate to feeling like you just got to move...that sometimes you just want to run and see if things are better elsewhere. This is definatly a poem that people can relate to. cause everyone feels like this(:

on Mar. 6 2009 at 1:22 am
Wow i really like it! thanks a lot for commenting on my poem...you were the first person lol. your poem is soooo amazing i wish i could write like that. :) I love how much the reader can relate to it...it's amazing! :)

hornie411 said...
on Mar. 4 2009 at 1:35 pm
i luv this poem because i could understand the theme of this poem of feeling lost and lonely. i could relate to the pain of realizing it!:)

Christine H. said...
on Mar. 1 2009 at 10:01 pm
Hi, thanks for the comment on my poem! And as for your poem- I liked it! Keep it up! I got a good feel for the emotion you put into your piece.