My little sister

She never really knew what she wanted

Who she was 

Always following in someone else's shadow

Confused and alone

Segregated for her realization

Outcast for finding herself

If only I could shield her from the harshness of others scorn

Defend her fragile heart from the ignorant judgement

Protect her where i have failed before

She begins to spread her wings now

A beauty no longer caged

or forced to live a lie

But still the constraints bind her

Affection once showered, removed

merely for finding her own skin

Abandoned by those that should hold her closest

For a decisions to embrace her soul

To be how she feels she was born to be

My little sister

My darling little star

Forever and always whoever you are 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is a strong piece of writing...and yes, often when we show strength is when people expect us to stay in the background and just go along with the crowd..individualism can be criticized harshly...especially by idiot men who can't handle strong women.

one spot, i think you meant "others' scorn"

really nice work...