Confused
I do not understand the society that we live in.
There is so much expected of us constantly.
It’s like I have a plan for my life that was written for me
I am encouraged to follow my heart
And when I do
The world screams
“Well not like this!”
I am exhausted
I am confused
I am yearning for a self to call my own
In this place that
Takes and takes and takes
Please,
Society,
If you are listening,
Leave me alone.
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Well, I won’t leave you alone because I want to comment on your marvelous poem! Your first line is one that Everyone thinks at one time or another, often every day! Listen to your puppy, smile when you can, and make your own way through the confusion. (and write lovely poems, of course)
I am 25 years old and I feel the words in your poem so deeply. Society is not kind to those who are different and it makes it hard to explore and be who we are. There’s solace, though, in that we are not alone. Find the people who support you and your journey. Make them your society and let them in.
Yes! What they said!