Be Who You Are

This is for a friend. She is gay and her mother doesnt accept it, so I wrote it for her.

Be Who You Are

I listen to your heart bleed

You tried to hide it

But I see right through you

I know you cry yourself to sleep

Just wanting to be accepted

For who you truly are

But you can’t, not even under your own roof

If your family doesn’t accept you

Then theirs no hope that anyone will

It shouldn’t matter what size you are,

Who you love, man or woman

Rich, middle, or poor

Or not good looking, your beautiful

People just want to be worth the time

We search for reasons to be alive

And I see plenty of reasons for you to be

Just because you like your own kind

Doesn’t make you a bad person

No one should judge for being yourself

Its better than keeping it inside

If you don’t release it, it’ll kill you

And theirs plenty of people out there

Just like you, me, him, and her

Find the inner you

And let it out every way possible

Spread the word who you are

Scream it as loud as you can

And enjoy being you

Reviews

[Eric Cox]

Prejudice is awful. This is a kind poem created well. Nicely done!

[alison13]

this is very inspirational and amazing. very enjoyable in reading. :)

[Haifa]

Sometimes, family or friends don't accept if you are a little different or.. like in the love stories a rich man loved a poor woman and his family doesn't allow for that love but they fight for that love and for who they are. Nice writing, and well done
Haifa

[larryb]

A very good write for your very good friend.........Kudos for being there for her :)

[deeps]

This is such a wonderful write here.
I like this alot. Very well written.

[Poeticpiers]

It is difficult for parents to accept that you are different. But you must be true to yourself you are what you are it is not a matter of choice. No one can change their nature nor should anyone else try to.
Find your alter ego and enjoy life

[Coyote Poetry]

A lot of positive wisdom in the poem. Can't be shut out in a life. Each of us have a purpose and reason. We must find sometime to set our life afire. Your description and detail made this poem strong and the ending was outstanding. Thank you.
Coyote