Thoughts

The Other Side

My opinion is not popular

In this world that focuses on feelings over facts

My morals are not popular

In this world that glorifies instant gratification

My religion is not popular

in this world that calls tradition archaic

And there have been times

when I've considered just giving in

because it is easier

so, so much easier 

To follow what is said

and accept the widespread norms

But I cannot do that

because the new norms

to me,

are insanity

And some might say I'm throwing my life away,

following the outdated and disproved beliefs

and some might say I'm so brave,

sticking to my beliefs despite the harsh criticism of society

but I am neither

I am not wasting away nor am I brave (because bravery is facing fears and I have none)

I just am

and what I am

is stubborn in my beliefs

because in my heart of hearts I know the beliefs I hold are right

even though I may not always want to hold them

Sometimes I'd rather throw those beliefs against a wall

but I will not deceive myself from the truth

just because it makes others uncomfortable

and the truth is

that what is accepted 

is not okay.