Pride and Egotism
Prejudiced discrimination is rampant in today's society.
You discriminate because your classmate isn't as smart as you are-
He has never before had an opportunity to be educated.
You discriminate because that teenager's stomach is round with new life-
She had her trust betrayed by an ex-boyfriend.
You discriminate, because others cannot afford the clothes you wear.
You discriminate, because he sleeps in class, the only time he has when he isn't working or providing for his siblings.
You discriminate because she has a speech impediment, but unbeknowst to you, she also had a brain injury that caused it.
Discrimination does not make you better than everyone else.
It just shows that you, of all people, think you are.
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LongForgotten
I fell in love with poetry when I was 11. I was not in a good place. There were a lot of things I was doing to ruin my life. I was lost.. My English teacher directed me towards it and for a while, before I got into heavy stuff, it helped. I'm slowly getting back into it. Poetry saves lives. I'm 16 now. I want to grow and share my work to whoever will read it. I'm obviously nowhere near a professional poet. I don't expect people to read what I write- everything that I have to say has likely been said more eloquently and thoroughly by someone else. I write for me. To express my thoughts, feelings, opinions.. It's liberating. Please share love, not hate. Too many people are damaged in this world to be damning. If you're reading this, I love you. <3
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