Trapped
A Tribute to My Friend Regina
Trapped!
Like a caged animal pacing in a zoo.
And all eyes watching to see what it will do.
Or me in a new school on the very first day,
Closely being studied like I was on display.
I was different from the others back when I was eight.
And they made sure I knew it by expressing their hate.
They stared and whispered and snickered to hurt me.
Not one kind face as far as I could see.
All alone, abandoned, like in a horrible dream
I felt trapped, confined, and unable to scream.
A girl walked up and looked me in the eye.
And I stood there frightened, wanting to cry.
"Do you want to play with us?" in a kind voice she said.
I smiled and said "Yes!" and that's when she led
Me to her friends who treated me kind.
And as we played, I started to find
That trapped feeling soon faded away
Because I made true friends that very day.
And I owe it all to Regina who's own sheer will
Started a friendship that continues still.
Published by Deb Pleasants
As a freelance writer and citizen journalist, I have written for both passion and pay. My two favorite types of writing are personal essays and journalism; however, I also enjoy writing flash fiction and po... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a CommentVery poignant, Deb.
Thank you both Hannah and Alyce for your wonderful comments.
It is also a beautiful tribute, I imagine, to Regina's parents. As Charlotte said, powerful poem.
Your poem was so touching it made cry! Thank God for Regina.
Thank you Charlette, you're right she is a very special friend. I try my best.
I really loved this poem. You said so much in so few words. What a special friend you have. And I just bet that you're a good friend back to her.
You are so right M.S.
What a beautiful tribute to kindness and friendship. You both are lucky to have each other.
What a beautiful tribute to kindness and friendship. You both are lucky to have each other.