I am...

I am a human being. I have eyes that can see, A mouth that can speak, and ears that can hear. I am a human being. I see how people act, The way people give unwanting looks, and I see the world for what it is. Looking out into this world, To the label society has put on us. Our weight, skills, popularity, looks. I see the scars from those depressed, The bruises from someone you trusted once. I see your beauty and what defines you. I am a human being. I speak to people from my heart, Others say things to put people down, Our generation makes us feel we should Say certain things to be accepted Or act a certain way, making us puppets. I will stand up and say enough is enough. I speak for those who don't have courage To do so and to speak the realness of life. I am a human being. I hear the descriminalization. The laughter, crying, and love. I hear us being told to be someone We are not. To respect those who do not respect us for who we are. I hear silence, and the awkwardness of not Feeling welcome. I am a human being. We all have witnessed this, maybe More intense than others. We all have eyes, mouths, and ears. Some may not see, talk, nor be able to hear. But If we all could learn to be accepting and spend A few minutes to let our guard down, Judge not, and love, then just maybe things could be different. I am a human being, And I pray for change.