Writing To
You’re writing to an author with a
Crooked smile and
A book of rhymes
You use your best paper
But you don’t expect a reply
Your best friends don’t have time for letters
And your girlfriend
She is busy finding
Different excuses
Not to come over tonight
But it’s okay
Because I told you so
Standing in doorways
With nowhere else to go
Your parents they don’t understand and
Your sister she just
Sits and laughs at
Your sorry eyes
They don’t know
You haven’t been to school in ages
Your teachers they are
Bored of you
Always questioning
The things they do
But you’re okay
Because you told me so
Hiding in shadows
With nowhere you want to go
I’m going to find a way to really get through to you
I’m going to tell you all the things I’m feeling too
I’m just like you
Suzi Rose
Sorry, had to cheat here as I’ve only got two minutes to spare! Due to being stupidly busy and having no time I’ve basically written some words to the tune of the song I’ve had in my head all day, which is ‘Eighties Fan’ by Camera Obscura. Please do check them out as they are a fantastic band! The video is ace too. :)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjftSv3zq1w
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Rivka Jacobs
The video is enjoyable; neat little story there. I’m not familiar with Camera Obscura; I’ll have to check out more of their stuff.
As to your poem, it stands on its own! I read it first before I looked at the video, and the poem evokes feelings of teen-age alienation, especially if the teen is very bright and different and talented. It’s been said that sometimes the “problem children” in public school are actually the genius children, the brilliant and most creative ones, who are way ahead of their peers and teachers, and feel totally out of place, unwanted or bored in school.
Well, that’s what your verses made me think of anyway.
Your poetry is good, though. Very nice.
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