Spoken Word

Better Than Them

Mallory Betterton

I know you better than them

At least I think I do

I've only known you since August

But your pure heart is flawless

I can't imagine my family doing to me what they are to you

Blaming you for something that just isn't true

You with the red scars on your hips

Because it's too hard to hide your wrists 

You deserve better than this

And I just wish...

I could do something to save you

I never knew that family could be so cruel

You are a rare pink jewel

And you are only pink because I know that's your favorite color

You can't be substituted for another

Or locked away inside a crazy bin either

Do you think none of us will miss you?

We are your friends, your crew

Even if you are shipped off to Danville

It's only over the hill, we can visit

Your own Grandmother kicked you out of the house based on lies

Kerri, Tiffany, and I can still hear and see you cry

We are here for you

Mallory Betterton

Because we do know you better than them