Unappreciated
Anonymous
THE INVALIDATORS
From the beginning, to the end
You will be discounted, your cries unheard
The invalidators do not want competition
Swept under the rug, you are ignored
If you speak louder, you will be admonished
If you do not speak, you will be invisible
When you do speak, they will pretend
They do not understand what you are talking about
As a child, you think it will change as you get older
As the elderly, you have resigned to being a wallflower
If a young woman, you think, if only I was prettier
If a young man, you are bewildered, articulate and tall
In the classroom, there should be justice for all
Same at home, all children should be equal
Studies have shown the favorite child
Is much like the student, the teacher likes above all
From “teachers' pet” to favoured employee
You work so hard to earn validation
When it is not coming, you work harder yet
They do not like it when you show ambition
You sacrifice for your children
Hoping that when you need them
They will be there for you
They have moved to Australia, you never see them
You are good to your elderly parents
They expect the goodness, do not say thank-you
Favor another sibling who has done nothing
They get the praise, what about you?
You can spend your life
Trying to meet other peoples' approval
When it is not forthcoming
Do not beat yourself up
Humans are by nature ungrateful
You are fortunate if anybody
Ever, thanked you, enough
Meanwhile, for your own sanity: learn to be tough!
Anonymous
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Baby Girl
He spend most of his life on the telephone
trying to fix everyone else's problems
they call him up any hour of the day
and he knows what things to tell them
but he misses the most important...
She climbs on his lap and he pushes her off
tries to hold his hand but he lets her go
but she doesn't understand
what has she done?
this is her shelter, her love
this is her home, coming undone
and still she comes back and back again
searching for the comfort that she's been told should be there
He says he loves her, his baby girl
sometimes she feels it, but then it slips away
Baby girl, don't you give up on him today...
He drives too fast and his hands are strong
trying to fix the world and all that's wrong
they look to him as an example
and he knows what they need to hear
but he doesn't see what has dissapeared...
She climbs on his lap and he pushes her off
tries to hold his hand but he lets her go
but she doesn't understand
what has she done?
this is her shelter, her love
this is her home, coming undone
and still she comes back and back again
searching for the comfort that she's been told should be there
He says he loves her, his baby girl
sometimes she feels it, but then it slips away
Baby girl, don't you give up on him today...
there is love behind the mascarade
he just needs to be reminded, maybe then he'll find it
tell him what he should already know...
She climbs on his lap and he pushes her off
tries to hold his hand but he lets her go
but she doesn't understand
what has she done?
this is her shelter, her love
this is her home, coming undone
and still she comes back and back again
searching for the comfort that she's been told should be there
He says he loves her, his baby girl
sometimes she feels it, but then it slips away
Baby girl, don't you give up on him today...
He spend most of his life on the telephone
trying to fix everyone else's problems
they call him up any hour of the day
and he knows what things to tell them
but he misses the most important...
She climbs on his lap and he pushes her off
tries to hold his hand but he lets her go
but she doesn't understand
what has she done?
this is her shelter, her love
this is her home, coming undone
and still she comes back and back again
searching for the comfort that she's been told should be there
He says he loves her, his baby girl
sometimes she feels it, but then it slips away
Baby girl, don't you give up on him today...
He drives too fast and his hands are strong
trying to fix the world and all that's wrong
they look to him as an example
and he knows what they need to hear
but he doesn't see what has dissapeared...
She climbs on his lap and he pushes her off
tries to hold his hand but he lets her go
but she doesn't understand
what has she done?
this is her shelter, her love
this is her home, coming undone
and still she comes back and back again
searching for the comfort that she's been told should be there
He says he loves her, his baby girl
sometimes she feels it, but then it slips away
Baby girl, don't you give up on him today...
there is love behind the mascarade
he just needs to be reminded, maybe then he'll find it
tell him what he should already know...
She climbs on his lap and he pushes her off
tries to hold his hand but he lets her go
but she doesn't understand
what has she done?
this is her shelter, her love
this is her home, coming undone
and still she comes back and back again
searching for the comfort that she's been told should be there
He says he loves her, his baby girl
sometimes she feels it, but then it slips away
Baby girl, don't you give up on him today...
For contest:."Unappreciatef"
By Mike Stewart
TREATED LIKE SHIT
Rotate the angle
That fate entangle
fustration?
BINGO!
You try to care
But fight to share
the benifits
Of all the tender bita
Always shown that u care
yet feel alone when they're near
this metephorical share
im only aware
And.known to prepare
alone in the glare
thrown like an pear?
Grown more lie hair
my shoulders are rare
when i hold in despair
haha they support a lot of weight
this is not a debate
i awt 2 do gr8
My fucking father i hate
ill never follow his trait
im feeling irate
unreal when i state...
Whats gotta be.said
then stop
cause the propertiea dead
haha ibwas dropped on my head
repeatidily
then not cared 4 immediately
i you feel how i be
How do u deal with the flea
i just conciel it from the
cruel
slow pool
of
..internal bleeding
within eaxh word your reading
its absurd deleting
What occured from the beating
of that thing in my chest
my plan is my quest
wont stand for "deppresesd"
Understand why im messed?
No one i truat
go on, adjust..
.. In the face of adversity
Whats the worst
someone cursed see
Im someone who works for me.
Sorry for the surface see
it works for me
Thanks
for comp post. Its got great potential
cheers
THE INVISIBLE MATE.
When you come home late
drunk
stinking
vulgar
i open up the door
warm your food
take off your clothes
i carry you to bed.
Wake you early in the morning
run you a hot bath
Choose and iron your clothes
Make your coffee
pack an apple and snack
make sure my man will be fresh and looking fine.
When you said you wanted me home full time
i dropped my career to take care of the kids.
Though i love a little flesh on me
i trim every time you say am getting thick.
Baby every time you say it ain't enough
i always make it up to you
when you say jump
i never question why
i just fly all the way.
I keep my body tight
decorate the house as you like
make sure the food is divine
remind the kids what great a man you are
Oh!i even pretend that i am alright.
Baby each minute of everyday without hesitation
i do
will do whatever it takes to make you proud
i sacrifice
forfeit
let you trample all over me so you shine.
five years and counting,
simple words like thank you,no more
the doting look you used to give me,no more
flowers and candy,no more
you are beautiful,no more
phone calls,diner,family vacations, no more
am proud to be your man,no more
i love you,no more
thank you for loving me,no more
the kissing,the hugging,the sex,i ain't getting none no more.
Day nor night do you appreciate me anymore.
You don't see me no more.
Baby i wanna know
why,when and how did i stop being your woman
your best friend and sweetness in life.
why,when and how
did i stop being your wife?
When you come home late
drunk
stinking
vulgar
i open up the door
warm your food
take off your clothes
i carry you to bed.
Wake you early in the morning
run you a hot bath
Choose and iron your clothes
Make your coffee
pack an apple and snack
make sure my man will be fresh and looking fine.
When you said you wanted me home full time
i dropped my career to take care of the kids.
Though i love a little flesh on me
i trim every time you say am getting thick.
Baby every time you say it ain't enough
i always make it up to you
when you say jump
i never question why
i just fly all the way.
I keep my body tight
decorate the house as you like
make sure the food is divine
remind the kids what great a man you are
Oh!i even pretend that i am alright.
Baby each minute of everyday without hesitation
i do
will do whatever it takes to make you proud
i sacrifice
forfeit
let you trample all over me so you shine.
five years and counting,
simple words like thank you,no more
the doting look you used to give me,no more
flowers and candy,no more
you are beautiful,no more
phone calls,diner,family vacations, no more
am proud to be your man,no more
i love you,no more
thank you for loving me,no more
the kissing,the hugging,the sex,i ain't getting none no more.
Day nor night do you appreciate me anymore.
You don't see me no more.
Baby i wanna know
why,when and how did i stop being your woman
your best friend and sweetness in life.
why,when and how
did i stop being your wife?
Anonymous
Why I stay is a mystery
When the one I loved is so mean
Why can’t he see
That his words only demean
From one minute to the next
He follows me around like a puppy
Unable to do for himself, wondering what’s next
Never knowing how much I want to leave, abruptly
A caretaker is not what I wanted when I came
Into the arms of a man I used to cherish
Who now, at his worst, lives to blame
Me, because I’m here; I’m not really garish
Loud, yes, most people with Italian blood are
I always need to get my point across
But he knew that, when he saw me from afar
And fell in love with me; I was never trying to be his boss
Oh sure, he has had some bad luck as of late
He is not as strong and able as he was
And he is pissed off, at me, because this is his fate
So I feel bad, and I stay, just because
When the doctor told me that I would go before him
I had to think seriously about how trapped I feel
After I wiped a tear off of my chin
I told her I’d try to get out more and took a prescription to solidify the deal
Today when he told me that I break things and bitch
And that was all that I was good for
He probably didn't know how much I want to leave, just ditch
Those words hurt, but I can’t go to the door
Doesn’t he know I feel unappreciated and invisible
Except when he needs something; I’m there in a flash
I continue to listen to the hurtful words he throws at will
And he says I’m the one who is thunderous and brash
My sense of responsibility remains
To the one I took a vow with
So, as much as it pains
I will stay, and continue to give
When the one I loved is so mean
Why can’t he see
That his words only demean
From one minute to the next
He follows me around like a puppy
Unable to do for himself, wondering what’s next
Never knowing how much I want to leave, abruptly
A caretaker is not what I wanted when I came
Into the arms of a man I used to cherish
Who now, at his worst, lives to blame
Me, because I’m here; I’m not really garish
Loud, yes, most people with Italian blood are
I always need to get my point across
But he knew that, when he saw me from afar
And fell in love with me; I was never trying to be his boss
Oh sure, he has had some bad luck as of late
He is not as strong and able as he was
And he is pissed off, at me, because this is his fate
So I feel bad, and I stay, just because
When the doctor told me that I would go before him
I had to think seriously about how trapped I feel
After I wiped a tear off of my chin
I told her I’d try to get out more and took a prescription to solidify the deal
Today when he told me that I break things and bitch
And that was all that I was good for
He probably didn't know how much I want to leave, just ditch
Those words hurt, but I can’t go to the door
Doesn’t he know I feel unappreciated and invisible
Except when he needs something; I’m there in a flash
I continue to listen to the hurtful words he throws at will
And he says I’m the one who is thunderous and brash
My sense of responsibility remains
To the one I took a vow with
So, as much as it pains
I will stay, and continue to give
Anonymous
Perhaps this needs a recent end date?
Am I just that crazy,
Or are you just delusional?
You leave without a trace
It's just business as usual
Don't give a crap that I'm dying
Sitting in my room crying
Cutting your name in my arm
You did me this much harm
I loved you to the core
I only wanted to give you more
You laughed and closed those doors
Sucking the life out of me and leaving scars
But this time you went too far
I just want to kill you!
These words you can't hear me screaming
I'm fucking tired of believing
Your lies are so deceiving
I bet you find them mighty appealing
All this hurt I'm wielding
I remember that time when all I wrote is love
It was about you and yes I know
But now I'm just letting go
No more feelings to let grow
I was too young for this anyway
Beind misled by sirens
You always die in the end
Should of figured it out sooner
Or are you just delusional?
You leave without a trace
It's just business as usual
Don't give a crap that I'm dying
Sitting in my room crying
Cutting your name in my arm
You did me this much harm
I loved you to the core
I only wanted to give you more
You laughed and closed those doors
Sucking the life out of me and leaving scars
But this time you went too far
I just want to kill you!
These words you can't hear me screaming
I'm fucking tired of believing
Your lies are so deceiving
I bet you find them mighty appealing
All this hurt I'm wielding
I remember that time when all I wrote is love
It was about you and yes I know
But now I'm just letting go
No more feelings to let grow
I was too young for this anyway
Beind misled by sirens
You always die in the end
Should of figured it out sooner
His View?
I have seen,felt and danced into her dark side .
I am in a state of unsettle nerves which are about to burst.
I wish to be taken into the abyss and lie their silently.
I must stop interfering with my her recessions ,depression,phobias
I had a rude awakening this morning wanted to make love it wasn't a option!
The second time I tried it was worst what can a man do to express my love to one with out turning her off?
I am aware now how she is turned off and bitter even angry that I am around her (this shit hurts me she has no resentment like this is how it going to be
take it or leave it) ,not fare at all .I did not sign up for this crap ,hope tomorrow she shows a little generosity towards me
I personally cant take another week of this!
I have seen,felt and danced into her dark side .
I am in a state of unsettle nerves which are about to burst.
I wish to be taken into the abyss and lie their silently.
I must stop interfering with my her recessions ,depression,phobias
I had a rude awakening this morning wanted to make love it wasn't a option!
The second time I tried it was worst what can a man do to express my love to one with out turning her off?
I am aware now how she is turned off and bitter even angry that I am around her (this shit hurts me she has no resentment like this is how it going to be
take it or leave it) ,not fare at all .I did not sign up for this crap ,hope tomorrow she shows a little generosity towards me
I personally cant take another week of this!
Unappreciated and Invisible
Every day I hold my self
By my self, By my self
All I know is cold shadows
No one else, No one helps
The stars don't shine for me
They're so cold, oh they're cold
I don't know where else to go
I'm so old, I'm so slow
Reaching out to touch your hand
You let go, you don't know
All I want is just one glance
I've lost hope, I've lost soul
Tell me how I can win your praise
I'm displaced, so disgraced
Let me go and hide my shame
Hide my tears, hide my face
(thank you, that's my entry)
Every day I hold my self
By my self, By my self
All I know is cold shadows
No one else, No one helps
The stars don't shine for me
They're so cold, oh they're cold
I don't know where else to go
I'm so old, I'm so slow
Reaching out to touch your hand
You let go, you don't know
All I want is just one glance
I've lost hope, I've lost soul
Tell me how I can win your praise
I'm displaced, so disgraced
Let me go and hide my shame
Hide my tears, hide my face
(thank you, that's my entry)
UNAPPRECIATED
By: Mike R Stewart
I did so much for you,
I was taken forgranted
You caused me great sorrow
& said I was a wet blanket
After I've givin you a ride a thousand places
to see loser lousy faces
i didn't think you could forget
the vehicles you won't admit (you stole from me)
You got food and free rent, only to act
like my helping you in the past, wasnt a fact
You were verbally abusive when you couldn't get your way
Told me I'm a loser who will be just lonely-
...forever
Fucking bitch, I will not hand you know treasure
You say you show respect
I say don't lie, please do better
you were very mean
burnt your bridge acting that obscene
I will not hand cash to mean-
people who are selfish and cold
its not my fault your addiction grew bold
I told you this would happen, but you
never listened when told
ms:)>
2014©
By: Mike R Stewart
I did so much for you,
I was taken forgranted
You caused me great sorrow
& said I was a wet blanket
After I've givin you a ride a thousand places
to see loser lousy faces
i didn't think you could forget
the vehicles you won't admit (you stole from me)
You got food and free rent, only to act
like my helping you in the past, wasnt a fact
You were verbally abusive when you couldn't get your way
Told me I'm a loser who will be just lonely-
...forever
Fucking bitch, I will not hand you know treasure
You say you show respect
I say don't lie, please do better
you were very mean
burnt your bridge acting that obscene
I will not hand cash to mean-
people who are selfish and cold
its not my fault your addiction grew bold
I told you this would happen, but you
never listened when told
ms:)>
2014©
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Back into the corner that I have backed myself into
Not accepting help or speaking to anyone
It is not that I am sad or blue
I just do not find that life is at all fun
Continuing on, as I do, a caretaker of sorts
Doing for another; I can’t help feel unappreciated
All I do is provide support
Apparently, no one thinks my life needs to be substantiated
I have given up asking for help from others
It is a waste of time and money
I prefer being invisible so as to not ruffle feathers
Everyone is always tied up and often too busy
Cooking, cleaning, and transporting the needy
I provide the necessities for someone who cannot shop or drive
It is not that I am at all selfish or greedy
It is just that it would be nice for people to visit, you know, stop by
No calls for me today; why don’t people remember me?
I was there, alongside many, for years, making a name for myself
Now I sit at home, doing my best and never feeling utterly free
But when times get tough, I have to put my own needs up on the shelf
Because another needs me more than I need me
And that is just the way it is in my life
I had my time and now it is over, you see
Someone said that you reap what you sow; that sounds about right
So I ask all of my family and old friends this question
Do you feel sorry for me? If so, why don’t you check in?
I am the same loyal and respectful person
I’m just stuck in a rut and don’t know where to begin
If there was someone to talk to about my feelings and apprehensions
I would tell them how much I miss my family and how much I cry
I would say that I don’t understand being abandoned by my family and friends
And lastly, I would ask everyone that I used to know how they will feel when I finally die
Not accepting help or speaking to anyone
It is not that I am sad or blue
I just do not find that life is at all fun
Continuing on, as I do, a caretaker of sorts
Doing for another; I can’t help feel unappreciated
All I do is provide support
Apparently, no one thinks my life needs to be substantiated
I have given up asking for help from others
It is a waste of time and money
I prefer being invisible so as to not ruffle feathers
Everyone is always tied up and often too busy
Cooking, cleaning, and transporting the needy
I provide the necessities for someone who cannot shop or drive
It is not that I am at all selfish or greedy
It is just that it would be nice for people to visit, you know, stop by
No calls for me today; why don’t people remember me?
I was there, alongside many, for years, making a name for myself
Now I sit at home, doing my best and never feeling utterly free
But when times get tough, I have to put my own needs up on the shelf
Because another needs me more than I need me
And that is just the way it is in my life
I had my time and now it is over, you see
Someone said that you reap what you sow; that sounds about right
So I ask all of my family and old friends this question
Do you feel sorry for me? If so, why don’t you check in?
I am the same loyal and respectful person
I’m just stuck in a rut and don’t know where to begin
If there was someone to talk to about my feelings and apprehensions
I would tell them how much I miss my family and how much I cry
I would say that I don’t understand being abandoned by my family and friends
And lastly, I would ask everyone that I used to know how they will feel when I finally die
