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I Wish I Had
I wish I had the confidence
to help me move ahead.
To keep nervousness inside of me,
not wishing I was dead.
I wish I had the courage
to help me try something new.
To not be afraid of something strange,
and to stand up to you.
I wish I had the smile
that other people want to see.
To show the happiness hiding
deep down inside of me.
I wish I had the strong heart
that will not ever show fear.
The one that keeps me moving on
and doesn't shed a single tear.
I wish I had not been born
the way that I am.
A scared little girl, a shy wallflower.
I wish I wasn't who I am.
you know what alyssa? i think that you are not talking about your father when you write "I wish I had the courage/to help me try something new./To not be afraid of something strange,/and to stand up to you." I believe that you are speaking of changes in your life in general. the changes from 8th grade to high school for example is a scary experience for some and some people have a hard time with going through changes in their life. it is a beautiful poem, but i think you may have even misinterpreted your own thoughts :)
don't get angry my darling alyssa, i care so much about you and hate it when you are sad. i love you sooooo much! it is really a beautiful poem and it has wonderful diction and makes me feel great.
your soul sis,
Lizzi
i wish i could so sweet poems like you do. best of luck.
Dr. Zayed Bin Zakir Shawon