Poetic Excuses

You Aren't My Family So You Don't Matter

It isn't my fault I see grey,
It's just my life.

I didn't mean for this to happen,
So please don't bully me about it.

I know when people are joking,
But I also know when people are just being mean...

I know my grades are failing,
I can't help it.

I can't keep up,
But I try.

I was tripped in the hallway in school a couple days ago,
I fell and caught myself with my elbow.

The next day,
The same sixth grader did it again.

I don't even know this person,
And I am older than them.

The second time I didn't fall all the way,
Instead I slipped and slammed my head into an open locker.

Bullies are so cruel,
So heartless.

Yes I am colorblind,
I'm proud to admit it.

Yes I do get distracted easily,
But I really try.

I always get shoved into walls and lockers,
But I don't like to whine.

This is my life in case you wanted to know,
I have one crush- just an extra.

The only thing I look forward to seeing at school are my friends,
They actually care.

I'm not sorry if I am not perfect to you,
Your opinion doesn't matter to me.

The only people I need to be perfect for are my family,
And I am more than happy to give my life up for them.

I'm not talking blood.

I'm talking bond.