Different Faces

There is a point in someones life where they just take time to observe the people around them.

To the girl who is kind to everyone

There is a point where its ok to say no

Don't let anyone again take advantage of you

Its of course not your fault for any of his problems

To the boy who thinks its funny to make fun of others

Its reasonable to say you probably have your own insecurities 

Through your relationship and your ego

But don't you realize some people take what you say to heart

To the girl with the scars

You have clearly learned about yourself more than anyone

For that you are looked upon as weak

But to me you're scars are only a symbol of how strong you are

To the boy who is going to be a father

Somewhere deep under all your sarcasm you actually are terrified 

Somewhere between losing your job and missing classes you gave up

But you are not a failure

Your life has only just begun 

To the girl who hasn't decided what she wants to do yet

There is plenty of time in your life

Taking time out for yourself is a great idea to understand who you truly are

Always realize you are here to make a difference

Big or small

To the boy who is mean to me everyday 

There is probably no reason you're rude to me besides the fact that I'm not pretty 

Its not ok to judge someone based on looks 

Its not ok to cheat on your girlfriends

But through out all your judgement I hope you learn in life to be a better person

To the girl who gets bullied by upperclassmen 

You've told me about your family life and the people at school 

I am sorry about your parents 

You need to realize your life is this way for a reason

You are far more important than you think

To the boy who stops me in the hall to make me smile

I don't think you know how much that means to me

Between the hello's and taps on the nose I fell in love 

You may not realize this but you are my best friend 

Not because we talk all the time

But because you are the only one who cares 

Author's Note

(Inspired by Walt Whitman)

Reviews

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This is a really good piece! I couldn't stop reading until the very end..
You have summed up the many different faces we encounter everyday nicely! Observing people is good since it makes you realize where do you stand..
I enjoyed reading this! Good work :)

[Mitch Allison]

which walt whitman piece inspired this?