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

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