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Poem: I Shouldn't Be Here
by Lena Kovadlo → (All Poetry by Lena Kovadlo)
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Sometimes we feel like we don't belong amongst a group of people, or in a certain place... this piece is about this and more....
I SHOULDN'T BE HERE (July 11, 2013) I shouldn't be here In this place that brings me no comfort, This place where every stare Cuts through me like a knife, Slicing deep, Taking me apart inch by inch, Until there is nothing left of me But pieces of a puzzle I'll never be able to put back as a whole. I don't belong amongst these people, For what they think of me Is not the person that I am, That I am meant to be. I shouldn't be here, Yet here I am amongst these people Pretending like everything is fine When it is not. Yes, these people are my people But are they really my people? Are we one and the same? Are any of us really here Because we have to be here? Or are we just here Because we have nowhere else to go? © Copyright 2013 by Lena Kovadlo From my book An Unforgettable Journey I wrote this piece in my writing class. We were given a list of phrases and had to choose one that resonated with us and write a very short memoir or fiction piece in five minutes. I chose the phrase I shoulnd't be here and what you read above is what I ended up writing. No editing has been done. Upon reading it now I realize it is more poetic than just standard prose so posted it as a poem piece. The piece is a bit philosophical and psychological. There is depth to it too. Please let me know your thoughts on it...

Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on January 22, 2014

I can relate to this all too well.
Not much choice but to hang around.
There are such blessings I embrace- but most seem in spite of being here.
John

Reviewed by Fakhre Hyder

Reviewed on August 6, 2013

In case you need to change your courses peacefully and the people would really be your friends. bustling work!

Fakhre

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on July 25, 2013

This tells me you are capable of placing yourself outside of your comfort zone to feel what it feels like to be an outsider from the inside. I shouldn't be here says a lot more in those unedited lines which tell more truths than something you had to work over and over. This rings of the ability to create and do so profoundly. Excellent work, Lena.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 24, 2013

A thought-provoking piece, Lena. I certainly can relate to what you have expressed through your verses and I am sure many others can as well. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on July 19, 2013

Lena, I and all of us have felt we did not belong. People being of
different classes, schooling, etc. I have felt intimidated, alienated, shy...I'm sure you get the picture. Enjoyed.

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on July 17, 2013

Constructive to be your thoughts,
being of vision, Lena

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 16, 2013

It's understandable for someone to be alienated when they are thrown into a totally new environment that they are unable to communicate effectively in. It's another thing for someone who is growing up in an environment and feels alien in it. I have a hard time identifying with that kind of alienation, although there are some things about the culture that I grew up in, that I despise.

Very psychological and instructive poem.

Ron

Reviewed by Ruan Mills

I think those of us, who differ from 'the norm' often feel this way. Your words bring this feeling alive perfectly.

Reviewed by Nicola Ward

Reviewed on July 15, 2013

Definite depth to this. It's one if those things you could go mad if you thought about it too much. Interesting thoughts you brought up though.