Ask

When you see a person standing at the street

Eye puffy, cheeks wet 

all the while staring at their feet

Ask

Ask why they are crying don't let them go saying

their okay or fine

that is a lie.

When you see a woman smiling outside

but feel something wrong

ask

is everything okay?

If she says of course she is happy try to make sure

it is not being sappy.

Ask 

that girl who stuffing her face

who put her in that dark place.

Or that gay man or leisban woman

why they are ashame for what they like.

Ask why they are going to end their life?

Tell them don't look pass all the hate

all the lies

all the insluts

be that person they need in the end

be the light they need to be lifted up.

Ask 

if they need a friend to be there for them

a hug

a promise.

Ask 

for them not to leave their life behind

because there will be a person who will ask 

why did they leave them behind.

This poem is about: 
My community
My country
Our world

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