Riley

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Summary

This is the end. After 5 years of writing and releasing poetry, it's time for us to end on a good note. I have been writing this collection for a few months and I'm so proud of what has come from it. I named this "Riley" because this is that Cinderella shoe, it finally fits. I have a lot of inspiration from 80's music like Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, and even Cher. It's a collection of pride, love, and happiness, something that has allowed us all to come full circle. So many thank you's I want to give but I'm just going to thank everyone as a whole. This has been the best journey that I have been able to take. Thank you times a million. Until next time. - riley 🤍

Status
Ongoing
Chapters
2
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
13+

yes, and?

The most exclusive event

And you think that you’re invited

Talking about my past

Like you’re living my life


You say that you heard it from somebody

So it must be true, right?

Every lie is covered with powdered sugar

If you can’t see it, it never happened, right?


Everybody’s tired of all the lies and the hate

The negative energy cancels the artistry in me

And you think that it’s sexy to be anorexic

But remember I’m skinny by choice not comment


Yes, you say shit and think it’s true, and?

Yes, I won’t change for you though you want me to, and?

Yes, I don’t have a lot of friends, and?


My business is mine and your business is yours


The most controversial opinion

And my name made a surprising entrance

Like it was invited to the Met Gala

But the fancy things were left on the table


You say that you heard it from somebody

So it must be true, right?

Every comment is blasted like it’s MTV

If you can’t see it, it never happened, right?


Everybody’s tired of all the lies and the hate

The negative energy cancels the artistry in me

And you think that I lied about what I went through

But remember my scars came from neglect and abuse


Yes, you say shit and think it’s true, and?

Yes, I won’t change for you though you want me to, and?

Yes, I don’t care that much anymore, and?


My privacy is mine and your privacy is yours


My body tells everyone I’m feeling so alive

My acting is so amazing that I actually could lie

Tell them that I care when deep down I really don’t

Because Whoopi doesn’t care about the naysayers

And I don’t care anymore because everyone’s annoying


Yes, you say shit and think I actually care, and?

Yes, I won’t change for you though you want me to, and?

Yes, I’ve learned to let go of the hurt, and?


Yes, my life is mine and your life is yours, and?