Misunderstood
Why can't I be kind, for the sake of being kind?
Or why can't I be viewed as merely being good?
Do they think that I want something from them in turn?
No, I don't, for I am a giver at heart, a person who is misunderstood.
Why can't I just call you "Beautiful" and have it viewed as a compliment?
Why can't you just be a "special" friend who is dear to my heart?
No, I am seen as someone who wants something more behind this kindness, putting on a facade.
A misunderstood friend from whom you wish to part.
I'll kindly bid you adieu as you wish,
Though I hope you'll give me a chance to explain myself as good friends always should.
At the end of the day, it is what it is,
But I am tired of being judged and misunderstood.
It saddens me, and it kills me, paining my heart to no end.
I am a misunderstood, giving soul, who because of this loses many a friend.
But I won't let such instances change me, for then I am not being true to myself as I should.
I will live this life being kind and giving, continuing to be a soul who is forever misunderstood.
At the end of the day, I only want the very best for you.
I only want to support you, cheer for you, watching you succeed and achieve your greatest of dreams.
You are still a beautiful and special friend and soul to me, one whom I pray for each day and each night.
However, I am not the good friend you once saw me as because you misunderstand this soul's intent, his why.
I am just misunderstood.
About this poem
This poem is dedicated to the many women friends in my life who have misunderstood my words and kindness, thinking that just because I give them things, that I want something in return. Yes, I could be attracted to you, but you'll never know that as I cannot and will not act on such feelings, making my intentions impure. I give because I care for and about you as a person, nothing more. I want you to know that there is someone in this world who sees the beauty in you that you may not, so that is why I give you gifts, not to get anything back in return from you. more »
Written on May 26, 2023
Submitted by liltank76 on May 26, 2023
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Stanzas | 6 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
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