Less Than Human

[parrish122]

I'm not natural or normal,
less than human, you say.
My pride, dignity and life
you'd love to strip away.

We stand between ape and angel,
that's clear for anyone to see.
But how can you hope for heaven,
if from hatred your soul is not free?

You say I am so different,
and I pray that is true.
For I'd rather not be human,
if being human means being you.

Your words managed to wound me,
of this I do confess.
But still, in the end I know,
I'm more than human, not less.

So remember this the next time,
you wish to use words to make me weep.
Your words and actions only prove,
that stupidity is only the soul asleep.

Parrish
11/21/03

[Lena410]

Great poem. You conveyed a lot of emotions very well. :D
It's very good. I love it. *smile* maybe I should learn from your words
*hugs* Hope you are ok. *winks*

[dare2dream28]

Wow that was one good poem! I loved the third stanza (is that what you call it? I struggled through poetry in high school). But the last 2 lines

Your words and actions only prove,
that stupidity is only the soul asleep. Once I read that I made that "Oooooo" sound like you do after someone's been punched. I really favor that verse for some reason. Lot's of emotions in this one Parrish, hope everything's fine with you and if it isn't, let me know and I'll go down and kick whosever butt is bothering you. *gets out softball bat*

[PoisonousTruth]

That REALLY hits home in more ways than one.*nods*

[Veggie Delite]

wow, i really have no words for this poem.

it woke up some really strong emotions in me

[haku]

Your words made me feel.
*Hugs* :)

[showMElove2]

That just evoked some serious emotions out of me that's been repressed for a while; I dont mind though, when you put it into perspective like that!

[warx]

no comment......(coz i flt NUMB right now)

well done parrish...:done:

[parrish122]

Thanks everyone. :) For the kind words about the poem, and for caring in general.

I'm ok....not great, but ok. I will survive. :)

And thank you all for letting me know I was able to stir your emotions. That's what all writers hope for, after all.

I simply have the best readers ever. :)

Parrish