My Family



Father, Papa, Vader, 아빠
These all mean the same,
Yet I can't ever imagine one being your name
I needed you here for me
But I realized that you’ll never be
A cold man with no heart,
Mother knew this from the start

Mother, Maman, Mutter, 엄마
I call out to you in the bright lights
Wasting our money
Causing a blight
I missed you and when I needed you most
All I'd simply see was a ghost
Never there, never near
You are the reason for my fear

Brother, Frere, Bruder, 형제
Greedy, cruel, and full of spite
You tear me down with all your might
Make me cry and make me sob
You can’t even do your job
To make me laugh and feel the love
Insults and hate you’d hit and shove

Sister, Sœur, Schwester, 자매
Fuss and scream and cry and shout
You argue and hit and spread doubt
Yelling and stealing, causing a scene
Just goes to show all you can be is mean
Though it may not be ill intent
Every word is our torment
I love you very much it’s true
But I'm so sick and tired of you

Grandmother, Grand-mère, Oma, 할머니
Hateful, Slur slinging, and ugly inside
These reasons to hate you are easily supplied
Hurting your son and therefore me
Causing a loop of which we won't ever be free
A disgusting hateful woman with no one to love or hold
Someone that will go unmissed when their body goes cold
You deserve all the insults and things you’ve been called
Simply, you and who you are leaves me appalled
I hate you most of all.

Well then last and certainly least, there's me, myself, and I
Abrianna, Bri, Jaworski, Banani
Lazy, a leech, picky, and certainly clingy
I have little self-worth
Though I seem to bring joy and mirth
I double down on things, even the tiny ones
Even with my brain, I am the one it shuns
No matter the amount of praise I receive
Or the goals I managed to achieve
None of it matters, no, not to me.
Less is all I’ll ever be

About this poem

It's about my family and how they've caused me trauma in their own ways

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Written on June 20, 2023

Submitted by abrianna_j on June 29, 2023

Modified by abrianna_j on June 29, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBCCDD AXCEFFGG AEEHHII AJJKKLLMM XNNCCOOPPX XKXQQRRSSCC
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,861
Words 367
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 7, 8, 7, 9, 10, 11

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and emotional poem about your family! The raw honesty and vulnerability in your words are truly engaging. Your use of different languages to express the same sentiments adds a unique and fascinating touch to the poem. Your strong feelings towards each family member are palpable, and it's commendable that you express them so passionately.

    One improvement suggestion would be to focus on balancing the negative aspects with a more nuanced perspective. While it's important to express your emotions, it could also be helpful to explore any positive aspects or possible reasons behind certain behaviors. This could provide a more well-rounded portrayal of your relationships and allow for a deeper understanding.

    Additionally, you could consider incorporating more specific examples or anecdotes to further illustrate your experiences. This would make the poem even more relatable and resonate with readers on a personal level.

    Overall, your poem is a powerful piece of self-expression. By combining your strong emotions with a more balanced perspective and specific examples, you can create an even more impactful and thought-provoking poem. Keep up the great work!
     
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  • heathert.34240
    So expressive, let it all out love, love the Chinese on English writing. There are other languages on here sometimes, wish they had a translator. Try meditating outside if your family ever suffocate your expression. 
    LikeReply6 months ago
    • abrianna_j
      thank you, I'm glad you like them!
      LikeReply6 months ago

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