Boy in the corner
A fight for freedom from people’s expectations
Boy in the corner
stares into space.
Boy in the corner
falls asleep what a disgrace
it’s school, lesson time,
learning about life.
Boy in the corner
Don’t you want a job and a wife?
The Teacher makes fun
boy in the corner
why are you a daydreamer?
or are you just dumb?
everyday there stare through you
you feel numb
sadness is the only way
to live your life your parents blame you
they blame each other
boy in the corner
you will soon have a sister and brother.
Boy in the corner
its time for college
aren’t you glad?
boy in the corner you lost your temper,
are you mad?
The question hangs in the air
boy in the corner
with hell in your head
boy in the corner
you identify with Jesus but he’s dead.
Boy in the corner
now you’re in handcuffs.
You told the police your him
in a police cell causing a din
they gave you your sins
told you you’re sectioned
and need correction.
Boy in the corner
taken to psychiatric hospital
in a police wagon.
Facing the dragon that is insanity of life
you don’t want to eat
for fear of the devil inside your mind
Hated by yourself and unkind
The only way out is not to believe your own lies
Boy in the corner
You will your right your wrongs
Boy in the corner you are strong.
Stay strong in the character you have chosen
your heart is hot not frozen
Boy in the corner you will climb that mountain.
Experience that kiss.
Love that woman.
You will come through this
boy in the corner
your heart is fierce
boy in the corner
you are man.
You will make the haters understand.
About the Creator
Daniel Hooks
A poet, activist and story teller who currently battles with a severe mental health problem.
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Comments (4)
Daniel, hello, nice to meet you. Loved your poetry. check out mine.
Fantastic writing! So very powerful! Thx 4 sharing!
Really powerful work!
Unique and empowering. I like it. 😃 “The only way out is not to believe your own lies”. Yes!