by Cheryl W.
Member since:
December 10, 2005

Misfit

April 18, 2009 03:01 PM EDT (Updated: April 19, 2009 01:16 AM EDT)
views: 115 | comments: 42

I'm a puzzle with missing pieces,

a flower, a gentle wind

stumbling about,

tripping over blades of grass

like a drunken oaf.

I cast stones into a sea

of broken glass,

wishing gravity would overtake me.

My edges are round and plump.

Nothing fits easily.

No snapping together.

No perfect fit.

I am scattered like seeds

that never take root.

I wish that I could fly.

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Comments: 42

Beth G. Apr 18, 2009, 3:04pm EDT
I know how this is Cheryl. I like the last line in particular. Great job!
Ginny W. Apr 18, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
I so wish I could fly right now!

Gave you a 10.
Kevin E. Apr 18, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
I have missed your poetry Cheryl. I am so glad to see this one. So well done. It feels like you are giving the reader a glimpse of your feelings.
Connie H. Apr 18, 2009, 3:18pm EDT
Very nice!
Michelle C. Apr 18, 2009, 3:19pm EDT
Beautifully written. My family are all "misfits". We don't fit in with the norm.
Eileen C. Apr 18, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
I think this is what makes us unique. I know what your poem is talking about but on a positive side it is nice to know that I am not perfect and different. Thanks for sharing!
Richard B. Apr 18, 2009, 3:24pm EDT
good writing, keep it up
Alison H. Apr 18, 2009, 3:26pm EDT
This is an amazing poem, Cheryl. But I disagree. Your scattered seeds do take root, and you do fly! :-))
dee b. Apr 18, 2009, 3:28pm EDT
This poem describes my feelings when I was a teen so perfectly. Alas I grew up to be an adult and realized we are all different and thats what makes us all unique in our own way.Well written, with a lot of feeling, that I think many of us can relate too, in some way.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Apr 18, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
You really know your way with words Cheryl.
Angela A. Apr 18, 2009, 5:50pm EDT
Don't we all wish that in some small way that we could fly?
Lovely poem!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Matthew A. Apr 18, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
I feel that way sometimes as well. Great piece!
Sharon P. Apr 18, 2009, 5:58pm EDT
Nothing fits me either. I fly only in dreams and poems.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Apr 18, 2009, 6:46pm EDT
Wonderful job, a lot of confusion
Shaunee C. Apr 18, 2009, 7:05pm EDT
Very nice great writing.
Georgiana S. Apr 18, 2009, 7:17pm EDT
You can soar!
Jan S. Apr 18, 2009, 7:33pm EDT
I think we can all identify with this. It's excellent, Cheryl. Georgiana's right. You can soar.
J W. Apr 18, 2009, 7:49pm EDT
good poem
Howard b. Apr 18, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
You have touched on a lot of others feelings . You are a fantastic poet. Thanks fforsharing .
Angie O. Apr 18, 2009, 8:11pm EDT
Very good Chery, i can relate very well.
Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Apr 18, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
Square pegs crammed into round holes, or vice versa. I love imperfections, it makes everyone unique. It's only messed up by the lemmings who try to make conforming look like paradise.
Nancy Biri Apr 18, 2009, 10:37pm EDT
Nice
Larry H. Apr 18, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
thanks for sharing
Nora Davenport Apr 18, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
Beautiful poem, Cheryl! I always enjoy reading them so much!
Adrian Eve Revenaugh Apr 19, 2009, 1:29am EDT
Cheryl,
The awkwardness your fine poem describes is painfully delightful. Or delightful in an awkwardly engaging manner. The rude reality that all of one's edges are gritty, underexposed and woefully out of sync with the entire universe.

Including those odd wing buds tucked along the shoulder blades that are itching a lot of late.

Clean, tight, writing with lift in spite of the blue-gray tones.
Sharon B. Apr 19, 2009, 1:58am EDT
thanks for sharing
Kushal Poddar Apr 19, 2009, 2:28am EDT
Wonderfully written. You understand so many things!

Future under a moon
Kathryn E. Apr 19, 2009, 2:59am EDT
It will become easier.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Elsie Duggan Apr 19, 2009, 3:03am EDT
Great poem of not being quite secure about yourself, but that really is all of us, come fly with me, I do often, going to the moon soon, come along.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Apr 19, 2009, 3:05am EDT
Unique poetry!
Svetlana Goryacheva Apr 19, 2009, 3:13am EDT
Very good one, dear Cheryl! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
EDWINA (MISSIE) B. Apr 19, 2009, 3:44am EDT
very good
Cheryl,
In writing this gem, you've somehow managed to in some part, describe us all. I do love your writing.
Marilyn
anna vee Apr 19, 2009, 5:57pm EDT
Wonderful. Great last line.
Felicia R. Apr 19, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
Thanks for sharing
Cheryl W. Apr 20, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
Thanks for the kind comments everyone. It always means a lot to me when others can see themselves in my poetry.
Chas Andrews Apr 20, 2009, 1:30pm EDT
thanks!
Bard Constantine Apr 21, 2009, 8:57pm EDT
Misfit by choice am I.
Kim J. Apr 28, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
I love your poetry Cheryl! I can always relate to your profound words. I always wish I could fly. Once again, thanx for sharing.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Aug 1, 2009, 11:51am EDT
That is beautiful writing

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