Taught
We are taught to hide
Behind fake eyes
Fake noses
Fake lives
We are taught to cower
At freedom’s glance
Choices hands
Flappers skirts
We are taught to obey
The Wizard’s face
Who is just a man
Hiding himself
I was taught to live
Explore my world
Climb a tree
Pet a snake
I was taught to be weird
Wearing camouflage
And no makeup
What shame do I have to cover?
I was taught to be free
Not hide who I am
Or who I will be
Just to be me
We are taught to be flies
Insignificant, annoying insects
I was taught to be a dragon
A unique, free beast
Hear my roar.