War
Violence
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These are just 3 of the main problems
that are present in
our current global landscape

We all say how much we love the earth
Yet we are killing it all the same
killing it with the pollution
And somehow, we are all still sane

We need to work together
To fix the damage that we have wrought
We need to create a greener future
For ourselves, our children and what not

We think to ourselves
Oh, it's just a cigarette or a drink
We think that it won't hurt us at all
That we are invulnerable to sickness and pain

However, I know that that is not the case
we are all just only mortal
and that one just for fun pack or keg
could turn into your funeral

My grandfather died from drinking and smoking
That's why I'm writing this now
He had cancer from smoking, addiction from drinking
And it cost him his life with everyone knowing why and how

Get a good job
On the test get an A
These things are what they want of us

These things are told to us
by people like
our teachers, friends, and family

The important thing is to remember
That they cannot dictate our lives
That is what we are supposed to do

People will judge you for who you are
It is a thing you cannot thwart
They will judge you like it's an art
That they practice for an award

If you're part of the LGBTQ community
they will judge you for not being straight
They will judge you for the person you are
they need to love instead of hate

If you need someone who won't judge
Just know that i'm here for you
I'll respect you if you just need a hug
I want to help anyone who feels undervalued

We need to learn not to judge
People who are being who they truly are
We need to learn to adjust
We need to eliminate the social junkyard

Friends are the people who help you
Get through the most difficult things
They don't just stand there like a statue
They help you keep your heart strongly beating

The sad thing is though
that not everybody has them
They might just be waiting for someone like you
To help regrow their broken off stem