Poetry By Me

The "Right" Way

I was told to be normal

To live life

With the same set of morals

As everyone else

To blend into the crowd

But never be too loud

I should dress

But never to impress

I shouldn't be skinny

Nor could I be chubby

I should speak my mind

But then they say its a crime

I need a hobby

But only if its a talent

If not its

Well then its all just a wasted canvas

I  have to be smart

But never smart enough

To tell crazy old rich men

They've had too much

I have to smile

Because if not

Then im in denial

I should like what I like

But only if its new

Only if its cool

If I read

Then im a nerd

But if not

Well that's just absurd

They tell me to be myself

Just not like that

They say I'm shy,

Well no,

Im just too afraid to speak

My mind

Because if I do

Then I'm wrong

Because apparently to them

No one can be normal

Only those who

Shine in the light

Get a say in

What is the "right"

Way to be me

L.O.M