Listen Poem by Annie Janine

Why won’t you listen to me?
Why won’t you stop talking and listen?
To ME

Why won’t anybody friggn listen
Why do I have to listen
And act like I care
And say everything will be just fine

What about ME?
I’m not just a punching bag
I’m not your personal analyst

I am ME
Purely ME
And I’m in pain

And for once
It’s ME who needs the help
It’s YOUR turn to listen

It’s me who’s writhing in pain
Who’s falling apart
Who needs to TALK
To be listened to

I can’t be ignored any longer
I will fade completely if I am
I will finally go numb

So shut up
And LISTEN
TO
ME