Unspoken Wishes Poem by Justin Meyer

When you're misunderstood, you make a lot of wishes

You wish you were attractive;
Or smart

You wish you were taller;
And stronger

You wish you were confident
You wish you could sing in tune

You wish you could block out your pessimistic thoughts;
And relive your triumphs

You wish you could help;
Before anyone else

You wish you could breathe in normal increments and sit up straight

You wish you could stop crying, when no one can hear you anyway

You wish you could hold hands with someone, anyone

You wish you were OK; just being you

You wish you weren't scared or intimidated

You wish you could look them in the eye and hold a glance

You wish you could be around them, and not feel exiled

You wish that you had more moments alone; and more when you're not

You wish you didn't feel pain or discomfort; but it's always there

You wish you had her, or someone to hold

You wish you were normal, and not just deformed

You wish you felt worthy

You wish for another life, or to change this one

You wish you could do it; but you're too afraid

You wish you were in paradise; where the sun's rays pierce the horizon

You wish the moon could be full every night, but releaved it isn't

You wish for storms and lightning; they make it so it's not just like every other day

You wish for birds to sing a song you cannot comprehend

You wish for sleep; and darkness

You wish for them to go away

You wish for happiness and good luck

You wish for another chance; a reset button

You wish you could forgive yourself; but you never can

You wish you could forget

You wish you could smile and laugh

You wish you didn't have to wish anymore and find the will to turn it around yourself

But mostly, you wish you were understood...