The Constant JokeA Poem by Kendra Stewart People joke around about mental illnesses WAY too much! It’s a constant joke… “this test is so hard” then the fake finger gun goes off.
Its a constant shame “the cat… it scratched me” “I, uh, I fell down the stares” the lies roll off…
Its a constant joke… “I am all alone” the fake noose hangs.
It’s a constant shame “suck it up, get over it” “be a man” “your a fake” The words sink in.
Think before you joke Care before you judge. For some it’s not all fake…
Its a constant joke. But it shouldn’t be. Words of power were not made joking mouths. They aren't taken as pretend.
Give them a world where they are wanted and loved give them a world where it is theirs and yours
Don’t make them hide Don’t you hide either... invite them into the light and give them your hand. © 2016 Kendra StewartAuthor's Note
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Added on May 5, 2016 Last Updated on May 5, 2016 Tags: mentalhealth, itsnotajoke, erasethestigma, yourstoryisnotover, mentalillness, bekind, takeastand Author
Kendra StewartAboutCollege student that has been dealt a rough hand in life, but through poetry and my faith in God, I've made my life great! more..Writing
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