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CloudNumber8 — I'm Really Not Okay
Published: 2012-06-06 21:33:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 18077; Favourites: 991; Downloads: 259
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When I whisper of my woesHow can anyone hear
When the din of their own lives
Is ringing in their ears
Forcing a smile as they glance
Frown as they look away
Please somebody turn around
I'm really not okay
You refuse to see the signs
A deluge of denial
Drowns out my facial features
The absence of a smile
Obliged to ask how I am
Your concerns I allay
But then again I would do
I'm really not okay
Hold back the transparent tears
A dam of repression
I'll be damned if anyone
Sees through my confession
Slowly my world unravels
Life's tapestry will fray
My pain has been tailor made
I'm really not okay
I write poems and stories
Keep a diary with me
Leave it in public places
Hoping someone will see
And tell me how they have read
Up to the present day
Hold me close and say those words
Are you really okay?
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Comments: 538
Your welcome! That poem really captures the essence of the feelings it describes- depression, sadness,. I really enjoy reading it.
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It reminds me of I'm Not Okay (I Promise) by My Chemical Romance.
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Wow. This is so good. You captured the emotion really well.
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"Remember, an airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
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Emotions...okay...not okay. We change like the wind. You expressed this so well.
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Thanks for reading and commenting
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You're welcome. I know how much it means to me when others take the time to comment.
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But you really need to listen to me! Cuz I'm telling you the truth! I mean it! I'm okay! Trust me
sorry. The title reminded me of a song.
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lol no need to apologise
thanks for reading and commenting
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It takes an angel to actually stop and ask that all important, soul-searching question. However, I think that it would take someone better than an angel to care enough to truly want to make things better.
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yeah, i agree
thanks for reading and commenting
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I wrote 3 poems or possible more just like this. Honest to God I know just how you feel......
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This made me sad 
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Yeah, I am ok thank you
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Well I hope so. Your poem was really relate-able and I loved it
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i feel this way! no writing usually make me tear, but i cant stop now. thank you.... thank you sooo much
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thank you for commenting!
i am glad it touched you but hope your tears have dried now
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you are welcome ^^
and im good. it just put all my thoughts into words perfectly
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So beautiful :3 A real tear-jerker when it sums up how you're currently feeling
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yeah. But hopefully you and others can take comfort in knowing that you are not alone in feeling that way
thanks for commenting
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No probs, thanks for the reply
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You have written what I have long tried to get out on paper. I absolutely loved this poem. Thank you for writing.
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oh thank you for commenting
You words really do mean a lot
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I really like this! Particularly the repeated use of "I'm really not okay" although it's got me humming "it's not right, but it's okay." I don't think it's necessary to italicize that though, the repetition does that for you.
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aww but i like italics lol
but i get your point
thanks very much for the comment
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When I write, I'm really writing about how I feel. So, my question is "are you really okay"?
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fortunately I am ok. Thank you very much for asking
I normally write either about how i feel or, as in this case how other people i know feel
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I keep favoriting all of your poems. :3 i hope you don't mind! They're really amazing.(:
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lol honestly its really kind of you. I am so grateful.
Oh and thanks for the watch too!
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So beautiful and relateable!! Love it <3
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thank you. Glad you loved it
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i really love your poem.. that is all
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