Pursue happiness

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I want to pursue happiness

Like everyone else

But somehow I can't

Isn't this America?

People keeping secrets

Judging me 24/7

Telling lies

Claiming suicide

Why can't I pursue happiness too?

Oh wait....

I know now....

That's not for my skin color....

I'm too pale.....

Too judgmental

Too immature

Unlikeable

I'm so sorry...

I guess I forgot....

My friends never existed...

It was all an illusion...

I wish my race was an illusion....

Just like my happiness is an illusion..

So sorry....

I keep praying....

Hoping...

That I can pursue happiness too....

But I know....

That's not allowed

Not by the people before me

I'm too racist

At least I tried....

Maybe if I burn myself till I'm dark...

Then can I join you inside?

I know it'll hurt...

But nothing hurts worse...

Than not having happiness at all...

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