“Lies, Lies, Lies”

Vanessa
Imagine Academy of Careers Middle School

"Lies, Lies, Lies" by Vanessa Imagine Academy of Careers Middle School This video was taken at the 2011 7GP 7th Grade Poetry Contest Winner Event in St. Louis, MO. Read the poems of every 7GP winner at www.7gp.org. The 7th Grade Poetry Foundation (7GP) is transforming young lives and their classrooms through writing.

I am so tired of lies.
You tried to lie to me about my life;
Because my life is mine,
I chose my own destiny.
There are no adjustments that need to be made for me.

You lied to me and told me you love me.
Now I’m trapped,
16 and pregnant.
Why can’t I wake up
From what seems to be a dream?

You lied to me.
Told me that you would be there
When we citizens needed you.
Now where are you, Mr. President?
We can’t see you!

Twisted tears running about my face,
Our face!
Ours and no one else’s.
Now I am left here tired and helpless.

I am tired of liars.
Sorry to say because it’s true.
I’m tired of the biggest liar,
Because that would be you.