Learn to Understand

There is way to much judging of a cover and not enough reading of the book.

They say that respect is earned;

Not given.

But what will happen on that day,

When we can’t be forgiven.

 

I understand that this world and everyone in it;

Likes to judge.

But I don’t understand,

Why we all hold a grudge.

 

Understanding is the;

Key to it all.

Not knowing each,

Will be the start to our fall

 

Hiding ourselves is drilled into our heads;

From when we are young.

So much to the point,

Where lies roll from our tongue.

 

Being in this world;

Drives me insane.

Because we give an opinion,

Before we know their name.

 

I hate being here;

‘Cause I can’t be myself.

I guess we all think the same,

Since our values end up on the shelf.

 

We need to understand;

Whether we’re straight or we’re gay.

To care for each other,

And it must start today.

 

One day we’ll manage;

To walk hand-in-hand.

But that won’t happen till,

We all understand.

Author's Note

ignore grammar problems

Reviews

[Chaos_Collector]

I love the description you put for this poem "There is way to much judging of a cover and not enough reading of the book." It's screaming with truth. Anyway I'm growing to like your work. I think many could learn a thing or two from reading it. Write on Kiara

[Kiara Auddino]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how much that means to me. I'll check out your profile later on. If i forget feel free to remind me :)

[Chaos_Collector]

You're very welcome. Okay I will :) Hope to hear from you soon fellow poet

[Daydreamer]

"Not knowing each,

Will be the start to our fall"! I love these two lines♥
Good job;

[Kiara Auddino]

Thank you very much

[Emily]

I like how you started it! Made me want to read more. Keep it up!

[Kiara Auddino]

Thanks Emily

[WhitePhoenix]

You would make a marvelous public speaker. I want everyone in the world to read this poem because this is the reason there are wars and adolescent suicides. We are bringing on our own destruction through all the things in your poem. You are absolutely right. Forgiveness, respect, and understanding. Keep writing Kiara.

[Thomas Skahill]

Aside from the grammar problems I think this is a great piece of work. keep it up.