adventures of a typical high school student

Who knows where I would be without your
presence, your advice, your cut-downs, your
insults?

Now I am strong, I stand tall, and I wait for 
better things to find me, the pull of sunshine
into my orbit. You have made me shape myself

into who I am, so 
                                thank you.

Your unsolicited service will not be forgotten,
never erased from the corners of my crinkly brain,
even when it's old and shriveled.

There is too much to say, and yet not the right words
to say it, so 
                    thank you.

I hope you enjoyed this piece! It felt really liberating to write, especially since the person that inspired this poem was on my mind and I needed to channel some positive energy. I encourage you all to write a similar poem if you’re feeling upset about a person that brings negativity into your life. Please feel free to share feedback and writing challenges in the comments. Stay safe and healthy.

Brooke