Apple Without a Core

You cannot tell me anymore

I paint my hair

I tear my skin

I ignore the tingles on my body

It is not a privilege

It is a sentence

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

But I am coreless

Because on this day 18 years ago

I became older than he ever did

Author's Note

I wrote this awhile ago around October.
October 25th, 1995 my father took his own life only a few months after my birth. So now being 18 I am older than he ever was. I get told how much I look like him so I change my appearance. But no matter what, I love him.
Not trying to get attention, just trying to explain where the emotion is coming from.

Reviews

[Forbidden Poet]

Beautifully penned. Well done with the word flow.

[Jennifer]

Your poetry is very powerful.

[beckyflowa]

this is beautiful! so sad though

[Brielle Cartny]

I needed that background to this story. I can feel the deep pain you must be feeling and because of the background it all makes perfect sense and intertwines together to form a passionate piece.

[Sometimes Blood]

Love the vivid imagery! Amazing feeling in this rhythmic write

[Gianna Y]

Holding back the urge to cry, but this poem is amazing.

[SlightlyOdd]

This is sad, It is well written and chock-full of emotion. It really sucks to always be compared to someone else.

[fiercemist13]

That is very deep and thoughtful

[Chance]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
But I am coreless

Wow. I will be thinking about that for a while. A few well chosen words can say so much more then a novel. Keep up the good work thanks for sharing.

[TheGreatAndPowerful]

Well thank-you, that makes me feel really good about this piece that I got a powerful message sent in a few words.

[Niki]

I didn't really understand the poem until you explained it but then again i never really understand poetry. All i can say is that i can tell you wrote this from your heart and that makes it wonderful, sad, and emotional. Very good job though. Worth a higher rating than i can give. It is impressive that you fit that much emotion in a few words.