I Am Different

This is a straight-forward poem... and the 2nd time I posted this. I hope you like it... again!

 

I Am Different

 

 

I am an uncommon girl who is called a “dyke”

I wonder why people hate other people who are different

I see their hatred as I walk in the halls or on the streets

I want this hatred against us to stop now

 

I am an uncommon girl who is called a “dyke”

I pretend to hide this part of me to protect myself

I feel like I’m being torn apart, I want to cry out!

I don’t understand why I feel I’m about to break!

I cry, “Release me from this pain, please, make it stop!”

 

I am a soft-hearted girl who has her own demons to face

I now understand what other people had to go through

I tell them “release this pain or it will eat you alive”

I dream that one day, we will have no more hatred against others who are different

I try not to let people who are scared of change get to me for who I am

I hope this “struggle” between homophobes and gays comes to an end soon

I am a daring girl, a bisexual, a person who is loved by everyone around her

Author's Note

So... What do you think?

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Who cares what other people call you? All that matters is your own dignity and self respect. Everybody is the same, we all die, we all get the flu, and nobody is worth more than anyone else in terms of humanity. In this "Will and Grace" generation one would think folks would not feel so threatened by sexual preference.

[Wolfwind Words]

A struggle that wages it's war in many people these days. I can relate.
This was a beautiful tale of the self and who you are. Showing courage and bravery in the light of modern societies view on; that which is different.

There will always be friction in life, from those that simply can't fathom who an individual is. Yet, in my opinion; it's those individuals that are the hope for humanity in the long run.
Keep the strength and courage and you will shine bright.

Great write!
Infinity's Shadow

I like this. It says a lot about who you are. Great poem!

[James Takeo Panton]

Very honest....straightforward.....and heartfelt......good work!