POEM STARTER
Submitted by SmileyGuitar
Write a poem that starts in a cheerful, bright mood, but then reveals underlying anger or bitterness.
My Smile
I dress in a bright blouse, tight jeans
I go downstairs say I’m not hungry for breakfast
Smile and meet my friends
They all say they love my outfit
Love how I’ve been dressing more often
I smile and thank them
On the walk to school they gossip
I smile and pretend to be interested
I’m not
The bell has just rung and I’m about to head inside
Someone wraps their arms around me
Kisses my head
I turn and see him
I smile and hug him back
He hands me a bouquet of pink flowers
“Their your favorite color” he says
While looking at my chest
My favorite color isn’t pink. It’s blue
But I smile and thank him
Tell him their gorgeous
He smiles and tells me that I’m gorgeous
I just want to go home
Relieve my growling stomach
Wear something comfortable
I know I can’t though
He’ll get mad if I do