by Yamilex Flores
Pioneer Charter School

I am always alone
in the dark nights.
Though I smile every time you see me.
Although, people always murmur what I look like
because of that I am ashamed of who I am.
My tears in the night, yes, it’s because of you.

Is that joke funny still?

“Aain’t got nobody in all this world
ain’t got nobody but myself
it’s fine to quit my frownin’
and put my troubles on the shelf”
My eyes full of sorrow, crying
Gently rub my eyes and fall asleep,
unforgiven for my mistakes
I stand here in the dark nights

crying away.