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Poetry On Odyssey: Sympathy for You

A short poem about a child's life

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Poetry On Odyssey: Sympathy for You
Bess Hamiti

Sympathy for You

April 22, 2017

So much you must learn
Dear child, just wait your turn
I’m sorry you were born
My heart towards you is torn
From vengance you had came
The hatred you get is not tamed
You act out without a doubt
You cry, whine and pout
I understand you want what you want
But stop, man up, to not be triumphed
There’s parts of you I do not care for
When you've tried to treat me like a whore
You learned to respect me from your brother
Sadly you are here because of your selfish mother
I wish you weren’t constantly used by your sister
God I can tell you, I do not miss her
So I’m sorry you were born to be alone
Take this advice to be you and never a clone
You have so much potential, you can make it
When you are older, don’t go to parties and get lit
Please don’t let your childhood harm you
This life here isn’t for you to get blue
Just stick to being original and being you

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