they said
they said
“use your words”
but they don’t like the words I speak
they said
“stand up for what you believe in”
but they had opposing beliefs
they said
“be strong”
but they made me feel weak
they said
“keep smiling”
but when I cry they turn the other cheek
they said
“be yourself”
but they don’t want to know the real me
This poem is about:
Me
My family
My community
My country
Our world