Different

by Dakota - Cancer

They say we're equal-
they tell us we're free.
But, they won't let us
live differently!

They tell us to change.
They won't let us be!
They think we're horrible
and shouldn't be free!

"Freak!" "Weirdo!"
That's what they say to me-
why can't I just be?!?

I thought we are equal!
I thought we are free!!
Why can't we let eachother
live differently??

Reason for writing:

    I like to dress "differently" and die my hair many colors. Some people like it and others think I'm "weird." I don't understand why people have to be so judgemental all the time! Sometimes, that's just how it goes. Anyways...this poem is for anyone like me, who is "different."    

Birth sign: Cancer
Date created: 1999-10-21 17:45:33
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:26
Poem ID: 53543

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