I'm Still Here
Victoria Lamphear 1968 (TN)
I’m Still Here
I’ve always been myself
Even when I didn’t fit in
I am inside trying to get out
But I’m still here
People made fun
Laughed and mocked
Taunted and abused
But I’m still here
Hiding in the shadows
Hoping I’m not noticed
Watching with reservation
But I’m still here
I’m dying inside
Hoping I can come out
Despair setting in
Am I still here
Told to be myself
Told don’t worry
Others will see you
Can I be here
Quiet and reserved no more
Not caring about their thoughts
Releasing my true self
Thank goodness, I’m still here
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Submitted by Victoria.Lamp1! on April 23, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | abcdAefgAhieAjdcabklamnba |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 528 |
Words | 101 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 25 |
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