welcome to society,
we have cake,
but be sure not to eat too much or else we'll fat shame you.
we hope you enjoy your stay.
please, feel free to be yourself,
as long it's in the way that we like.
make sure you love your body,
but make sure it's not too much or else we'll tear you down and call you narcissistic
we'll bully you for smiling,
and then when you frown we tell you you don't deserve to be sad because someone has it worse than you.
we'll tell you that you're worthless,
and tell you not to open your mouth,
but shame you for not speaking up.
you can fall in love with whoever you would like,
as long as it's with who we choose.
you can wear whatever you want,
as long as you don't show any skin.
make sure you're nice,
but not too nice or else it's considered fake.
you can believe in whatever you want,
just make sure you don't tell anyone else about it
and don't worry, you can have all your own opinions,
as long as you don't voice them.
but please let us change your views,
we promise they'll be much better than your own.
we were all born thinking we are beautiful,
until society convinces us we are not.
you can try to be pretty and we will say that you are,
but if your image doesn't match the models on the magazines no one will truly think you are.
welcome to society.
don't forget about the most important rule, though,
once you're here you can't ever leave.
YOU ARE READING
you promised forever // poetry
Poetry'i risked my life to get you this rose. now all i need to know is if you care enough to let it die or let it grow' a book of my poems/rants :) **lowercase is intended**
