Four Line Poems - Lora Carlson (each kindness read aloud .txt) 📗

Teenage Pregnancy: Negative

I knew it was a mistake.

I knew I should have been more careful.

It was my fault, it wasn't rape.

And now I have to raise a child.

Underage Drug Use: Negative

It was only supposed to be one time

It was meant to be a little fun

I didn’t mean to get addicted

But now I can barely stand the sun

LGBT: Negative

Am I normal?

Did God mess me up?

I should hide it

I don’t want to be informal

Underage Sex: Negative

It wasn’t super classy

I mean the bathroom was mostly free of grime

It didn’t hurt as much as I thought

Even though it was my first time

Rape

I said “No”.

He said “So?”

It hurt so much.

But what could I have done?

Teen Pregnancy: Positive

A bundle of joy

How she saved me

My life wasn’t on track

Until I had my baby

Underage Drug Use: Positive

Being able to fly

The feeling of being invincible

I regret nothing

Of joining this life

LGBT: Positive

I love her, like a guy would love his gal

She loves me, like a girl would love her man

But love isn’t just for the opposite genders

It’s for everyone and anyone who can.

Underage Sex: Positive

It was so romantic

It was all I ever dreamed

She is all I ever wanted

And she wants me. 

Rape

Why me?

I didn’t do anything to provoke them

But they wouldn’t stop

No one ever believes a man could be the victim. 

Depression

Sleep. Eat. School. Repeat

Cry. Scream. Drink. Repeat

Lie. Cheat. Meds. Repeat.

Lose. Hurt. Die. End Cycle.

Anxiety

When? Is it now?

It’s too loud.

I don’t know

What are you saying?

Imprint

Publication Date: 06-10-2015

All Rights Reserved

Dedication:
For everyone who feels alone.