Why The Tears Fall

“You ruin everything.”

I’m sorry.

I really and truly am,

I just don’t understand what I’ve

Done to make you think this.

 

“Cow.”

I know I’m overweight.

But I didn’t know

How much until you decided

To scream this at me.

 

“Ugly. Ugly. Ugly”

You would think I would have

Figured out just how unattractive

I am by now, but thank you

For clarifying.

 

“Freak.”

You whispered it to her,

But I could still hear what you said.

It hurts to know that

Being myself isn’t good enough.

 

“Your smile is beautiful.”

You didn’t know when you said it,

Kind stranger, but I cried all the way

Home because for the first time,

I felt pretty.

Author's Note

Thank you, stranger in Walmart.

Reviews

[Aly Jones]

This is a very powerful piece that speaks against all the harsh words that everyone says to you. People that think that they know you are truly the harshest, but it always the strangers who make us feel special.

Great job, and I really love this. It's going in my favorites.

[allie_arrowz]

i had a similar experience in a grocery store the day after i was dumped. People really just don't know how much their words can impact someone, good or bad.
Wonderfully written.

[Scarlet Alice]

You expressed your idea using a unique style. It's very nice. :)

[Scarlet Alice]

You expressed your idea using a unique style. It's very nice. :)

[Whiskurz]

An absolute stunning write.....Beautifully written......Whisk

[MoriartyMesa]

In the words of Dethklok, "man that's completely brutal" but at the say time I liked this because it had nice sharp rip your calf teeth. Word, Reply, Retort, Break Down.
This tick talked like a clock and i totally dig that.

[Aeternal Oceanfire]

Amazing! Your smile is beautiful, so once again this poem tell a truth. Isn't it just horrible, the creases people put in others' lifes just to make a comment?! But isn't it wonderful how a simple a compliment can heal these wounds?!