An Issue

I have too many reasons
why my life should end.
I have absolutely no motivation
nothing like a friend.

If I could change one thing,
I would change the way we think
of peace and freedom
whether you are purple, black, or pink.

We all deserve a chance,
and I am still waiting for mine.
If it doesn't come along soon,
I'll be all out of time.

This is what I feel,
every single day.
There is absolutely no light,
not one single ray.

I have tried so very hard,
to make my dreams come true,
no matter how hard I tried,
my anger grew and grew.

The way in which I feel,
in a couple of words,
is really quite simple,
I do not feel heard.

I have not felt much happiness,
for a very long time.
I am always under attack,
like living is a crime.

If you know the way I feel,
trust me and listen close.
Help is what you need,
a friend will help you most.

I have changed schools,
several times a year.
One time because of location,
the rest were out of fear.

Emily L.

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