I'm Not Okay

I'm Not Okay

with the things that i hear

the jokes and the laughter 

its not okay

to say its just a joke

stop taking it so seriously

its harmless banter

I'm not okay 

with what you've just said

but of course it doesn't matter 

you'll probably forget 

Its not okay

that there are people in this world

who can't take it any longer

from the pain that you caused

I'm not okay

with these people hurting

taking their life 

It's not okay 

to be the reason for their death

to say hurtful words

to be okay

I'm not okay

when you smile 

not bothered or affected 

whilst they have taken their life

you won't be okay

when you raise your own

when they tell you their hurting 

don't leave them alone

you won't be okay

when they take that final breath 

when you see what you have done

when you should have helped

you won't be okay

you'll realise your sin

you'll be left with the truth

and the blood of your kin

i'm not okay 

with you taking your life

because you realised the pain 

that gets trapped inside

i'm not okay

with the pain i went through

the struggle of being gay

and the hiding the truth 

i'll be okay

when we all learn to love

when theres no more hurt

no more sin

no more blood

i'll be okay 

the day you look me in the eyes

and say that one word

because that word will save my life 

im not okay

Reviews

[Ellen Kolman]

Excellent poignant write with a clear message of the power of words and the harm they cause...Emmajoy is correct, this poem should be read and discussed...BRAVO! I hope you change some hearts today!

[emmajoy]

'I'm not okay.. '

This really touches the heart and mind. It's such an honest write, gently courageous too - yet framed with power each time that three-worded phrase is used.

This writing should be read..

[JoeReads]

thank you so much :)

[Morgan Yai]

I really like the repetitive nature of this poem. It works really well and really emphasizes the point you are making. This is a very relatable poem, as so many are, and such a real issue too. Keep up the good work.