Society killed the teenager
Or did it?
Let's think about this.
Did society kill the teenager?
Or was it their family
Complaining because all their time was spent in their room
And ridiculing them when they came out
Disapproving
Unsupportive
Judgemental
Did the family kill the teenager?
Or was it the world
War torn countries
Racism
Bigotry
Sexism
Homophobia
Bombings and airstrikes that don't just kill terrorists
Terror attacks in places we thought were safe
Did the world kill the teenager?
Or was it the media
Hooked up on this celebrity or that one
Everyone who is skinny
Pretty
Talented
Flawless
Because human and flawed apparently don't equate anymore
At least not in the public eye
Did the media kill the teenager?
Or was it other teenagers
Teasing in the school hallways
Shouted insults
Slurs
Put downs
Slut
Whore
Fat
Bitch
Fag
Thot
Emo
Queer
Slag
Homo
Tranny
The lack of help or attempt to
Did teenagers kill the teenager?
Or was it the teenager themselves
Hating what they see in the mirror
Incessantly teased
Ridiculed
Mocked
Given horrid names
Unable to trust even their friends
Sliding a blade over a wrist
A thigh
A stomach
Anywhere
Popping pills
Giving up
Did the teenager kill the teenager?
Well, when everything's combined...
I guess it was society after all.
