Family.What is Family? For some it is the dark shadows of one's past. Its the beatings one receives because of a drunken life. Something many don't really have or have ever really known. But for the fortunate its the ever comforting arms that cherish, protect, and encourage. Friends. What are friends? For some they're the people who are there when you have money and/or popularity, but aren't when you don't. And nowadays to find the genuine article is practically impossible. But for the fortunate they're the ones who you can call up at three in the morning. Teachers. What are teachers? For some they're the one's who only see what you can't do, and judge you because of a letter or percentage. But for the fortunate they're the one who help you reach your goals, and leave wonderful life long impressions. But in this twisted world, we supposedly call "home", there aren't many fortunate enough to have all of the above. So when you get home tonight, no, right now I want you to really think. Are you going to be a person who makes another's life unfortunate? Or are you going to be a blessing to someone in need. Because even to a complete stranger you can be a friend for a day, an hour, or even 5 minutes. And a teacher or friend can take the place of a crooked family, and heal a broken life. I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to try my hardest to make the people around me one of those fortunate ones. And for all those unfortunate ones out there who don't want to speak up or have been told they can't, know that I can hear you and I'm speaking out for you.
This is a slam poem. (Slam poems are meant to be preformed.)