I think this is a feeling that a lot of people have to deal with, the idea that they aren't living up to everything their parents want them to be. The poem captures that feeling really well. But it's written more like prose than like poetry. I don't know... it doesn't really seem much like a poem. Though a couple lines stand out "I'm no angel and I don't really belong here" is one I like. But, overall, this poem is honest and true. Which is good.

Very, very convincing. "I try to tell the truth/But I've told too many lies"- I especially like that line. Keep up the good work. :)

Very well written I like it! Good job and I understand exactly how it is. LaterBombshellbabe

I like the last line! LOL! Hey, Sign on to MSN! (I must have e-mailed you 5 times with no reply!)

and yet at the same time you want to be punished because you know it's your fault. nice poem-well captured... I especially like the voice of a child even though the speaker is most likely older... the point of view is clear and intriguing