I'm sorry

by arianaSarroyo

Published July 3, 2013

E - Everyone
 
I'm sorry I'll never be the daughter you wanted me to be.
 
And for all the times you lost your hope and your eyes clouded up with tears,
 
When you wanted to bury your head in the sand and declare,
 
"I give up"
 
I realize it is because of me.
 
 
I was always too afraid to open my eyes 
 
And see what the world outside the chambers of my mind was offering me.
 
Or to spread my wings and break free, of myself,
 
Showing the universe what an influence I could be.
 
 
I'm sorry for saying to little or too much
 
And though I apologize to you, I know it will never truly be enough
 
And it destroys me inside to know that there's not much I can do to
recompense


I'm sorry for letting my life go down the wrong path

While you tried to steer me the right way, I was too stubborn
and childish to listen.
 
 
After all the heartache I've caused,

I stand still at wishing there was more I could do
 
Because my words are empty and mean nothing to you.

 
 
I'm sorry for letting my shyness and selfishness get to me
 
But most of all,
 
I am sorry for being me.
 
 
Comments & reviews · 6
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spacesoldier
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spacesoldier wrote a review Review · Sep 15, 2013

I know how you feel :( I actually wrote a poem called sorry to...but mine is made by me so it's different...but I wrote my a while back and I'm still sorry even though I didn't understand what I was sorry for at the time and I still apologize everyday to anyone I meet I apologize for wasting their time and for intruding on their lives and things like that so I know what it's like to truly feel sorry but I guess that's just the type of person I am because I always put myself down...anyways I think your little poem was good it almost brought me to tears actually because it's how I feel a lot it's really good and I think you did awesome thanks for posting it so everyone could read it keep up the good work I look forward to reading more of your work you've got talent ^^

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darkangel_05
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darkangel_05 wrote a review Review · Jul 3, 2013

I'm just gonna give my impression of this poem. I'll let the others comment about structure and grammar (although I guess there aren't a lot of mistakes).

Okay... so I think this poem is really sad with a dash of anger in disguise. In my opinion, it's a little too emotional and angry. I understand that you're goal is to make the readers feel that emotion. I felt it, but I think it is too continuous for me. I don't mean to be rude but I found the same emotion in every stanza and it's like you're just saying the whole thing straight and you purposely break it into stanzas.

If this happened to you, I'm sorry that you have to go through this. This poem was directed to you parents, maybe... well, that's a brave thing to do. But still, why should you feel sorry for who you are? I mean, parents must love their children no matter who they are, right? It has a good story, but a little depressing, I think.

That's all. I'm sorry if you think this is harsh.

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Swarnima
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Swarnima wrote a review Review · Jul 3, 2013

Hello!

About the emotion talked about in earlier reviews I would like to say that your 1st para is really good.. both on the emotion and tempo part. The rest of it becomes depressing. A structure (a more concise structure) would lessen the emotional load and give a greater flow.
But the story, I like. You have told a long story short with emotions intact. I think that's great!

Waiting for more from you! :)

mattsoverboard wrote a review Review · Jul 3, 2013

Hello, arianaSarroyo. My name is Matt and I will be reviewing your poetry/lyric addition to the page. First off, the darkness definitely is present in this piece. In some cases, that is a good thing. But, where as this one, it is mildly prolonging and grows a little dismantled toward the rough edges. On the bright-side, though, it is a very strongly assembled and definitely captures the pure emotion that it aims out to be. Definitely enjoyable but drags on the emotion.

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KLovelace
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KLovelace wrote a review Review · Jul 3, 2013

I know it's probably easiest to write angsty poetry, but this one is really heavy and actually made me little depressed to read, which I don't think should be your primary goal. Poetry should be about making the reader enjoy your piece, not become heart-heavy from it. With that being said, I do really like this. You do tell a good story here, and the only other comment I could make is to give this poem a little more structure to make it easier to read. A rhyme scheme, syllable scheme, or even just taking out the spaces and putting in stanzas that were easier to see could all be helpful changes.
Other than those small things, I like it and hope to see more from you!

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sunnyK wrote a review Review · Jul 3, 2013

It is simple and straightforward, but I think that a sentimental poem such as this shouldn't be done differently, and I believe many fans of poetry would agree - sometimes we need such simplicity in order to relate to our readers. You've done a good job at capturing the feelings of this poem and have made it very relatable, and because of that I believe you may very well capture the hearts of a certain audience. May it be only novice poets - you're doing a good job, keep it up.



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