Apr 2011
I've said it before,
and one can see it by simply looking.
We're all different and unique,
but we're still the same, living, breathing humans,
and we all feel.
It is clear to me that you don't realize,
how your words affect those around you.
You make it difficult for them to express themselves,
to be who they are.
Put yourself in their shoes,
if only for day.
Suppress your self-expression,
don't be who you are.
Can you do it?
Do you like it?
But no, that doesn't matter to you.
You're so dense,
don't see how your words anger others.
I doubt it would make a difference.
Open your eyes and look at the world,
do you see what I see?
A world full of people just like us,
Just like you.
and one can see it by simply looking.
We're all different and unique,
but we're still the same, living, breathing humans,
and we all feel.
It is clear to me that you don't realize,
how your words affect those around you.
You make it difficult for them to express themselves,
to be who they are.
Put yourself in their shoes,
if only for day.
Suppress your self-expression,
don't be who you are.
Can you do it?
Do you like it?
But no, that doesn't matter to you.
You're so dense,
don't see how your words anger others.
I doubt it would make a difference.
Open your eyes and look at the world,
do you see what I see?
A world full of people just like us,
Just like you.
Written in honor of the Day of Silence and out of support for them. Also for those who feel suppressed like this in any way; for those who are bullied, maybe abused in some way and have become withdrawn... And for a friend who struggles with her parents strong views which oppose her own.
Title is a working title and subject to change by the time this is completed.
Note that this poem is incomplete as of now, 4/16/2011.
Title is a working title and subject to change by the time this is completed.
Note that this poem is incomplete as of now, 4/16/2011.
