Conflict

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You say you accept me then fight against me.

Condemn those like me then ask for hugs.

You say you care and want to help,

But I can't when you hate those like me.

I wish for you to see what it's like.

To fear who you are, to kill apart of yourself for others.

To question your thoughts and feeling over what they say.

No matter the confidence, no matter the pride.

If you doubt me so will I.

You were my highest standards, so what happens now.

You hide me for fear of judgement,

You silence for fear of backlash.

How do you think I feel gaged and bound.

I want to be out,

I want to be proud.

But is it really worth it, losing you over myself?

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