I Rather

by helga

in Completed Works

I Rather

I rather you hate me
Than merely dislike me

My existance demands acknowledgement
My ego desires nourishment
Those dying of thirst will settle
For poisoned water

I rather you hurt me
Than just disregard me

I want to be in your mind
The receiver of your attention
Your soul impact upon mine
Even if it leaves bruises

I rather you abuse me
Than simply neglect me

I live in this world
But touch no one -
I need you to help me
Escape mediocrity
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Mature Nov 4th 2007
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abuse angst free verse hate human nature touch
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Uh... this is a pretty dark poem. It doesn't actually reflect my state of mind.

Thanks to for the image.

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Radical JoJo Says:

I never know what to say in response to poetry that really hits me. But...it hits me. Good stuff.

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mercury yume Says:

interesting way to go about this, I like the metaphor in the second stanza, very strong and to the point. The consistency of the format was a nice touch too.

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