Why Poem by Felix Otiende

WHY ME?
I keep trying but fail terribly,
Why should I live a life of so much pain?
Mama gave birth to a left-handed son,
No one liked me,

I wasn't accepted by my clan,
At two years mama rejected me.
Why me?
I grew up without pappa's love,
Going to school was a gift,
With no shoe I was sent away, Poor me….
It was painful,

Living with people who constantly rejected me,
My only joy and hobby was crying,

My heart was pierced, torn apart and endlessly bled.

Why me?
Passing my primary exams was a new dawn for more problems
They wished for my failure so as to save fees with a relevant excuse,
Shame on me, one pant to put on was a norm.
Why me, ? ? ?
Loneliness was my greatest portion,
No brother nor sister to share my grief,
I believed in Christ my new family,
I found people deceiving themselves,
Tried love-life only to meet a prostitute,
Broke my heart and robbed me the little joy I had.
Why me? ? ?
Where did I go wrong?
If I was a curse please deliver me my God,
If I am a witch, please save me my God,
My heart can't take it anymore,
Forgive me Lord,
All I know is that my pain is soon coming to an end,
I will rejoice and stand strong.
©Fely g