PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

Search for a Cure


Dear World,

You looked at her and began to judge, as if being some cut above

It's far too easy to judge a being without a deeper seeing

The lady that you'relooking at is amongst her own combat

You see she's always seen herself as a failure in and of itself

To her, self-esteem belongs to an unfulfilled dream

She spent her years as a child, constantly being reviled 

And unfortunately these memories have become an infectious disease

Words were used with such disregard, her heart will be forever scarred

 

Now would it be that vile if you were to flash her a smile

The slightest gesture could be profound, having turned her day around

Simply boosting her confidence would have no bad consequence

And if only the world could see the potential it has to be

An all-inclusive place one could live without disgrace

But for the world to be changed, the negative must be exchanged

 

With love and optimism, Amanda

©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Submitted to a slam

Slam Against Bullying

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7. Crisis Text Line — text HELLO to 741741.

amandafaith1113

View all poems →

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

Comments are closed for this poem.