The Other Side of Me

About this poem

This poem, was my first published poem. It's about people who are abused or mistreated by others. And you miss the times when things were in a better place. Special Message to anyone experiencing abuse: I cannot say that i have experienced what you are experiencing. For one because I have not seen what you have seen, heard what you have, felt things physically that you have. All i have is my memories to base my advice off of and my poems so i hope these provide you comfort and feelings of support. Even though the only answer that the USA decides to give you are if you talk about anyone harming you or you harming yourself you get sent to the crisis center. I would never want any of you fellow readers, to go there because it is a place that brings trauma and it is not a solution. The government should provides children, teenagers, adult, disabled humans, a comforting environment and this is not it. We want to express our feelings without being judged and if we say something violent you ask why, no one should ever be put in handcuffs for being their self. I hope the best for you all, Sincerely Cameron Rifkin. more »