we are
silenced
told that we can't have
opinions or dreams

they shut them down
before our
voices become
too loud

they don't want to hear
what we have to say
because they know
it won't be anything good

how are we supposed to
live up to our expectations
when you never
answer
any of our questions

you are trying to cover
your own *****
trying to make it
seem more appealing

but you are
just pushing us away
but you will end up
begging us to stay

only for the money
not because
you care

because you never have
and you never will
you refuse
to recognize

the problems
that are
right in front
of your face