I am ..

I am different

I wonder if they know how I feel,

I hear the anger in their voices when they speak to me.

I see the rage in their eyes when they look at me.

I want to be accepted that’s all.

I am different

I pretend I’m okay when I’m really not.

I feel scared every time I open my eyes and see reality.

I need to be strong.

I worry I will fail one day and give up.

I cry every day when I go to sleep.

I am different

I understand I am not the same as others.

I believe in faith and good things will come my way.

I dream of a change that soon will happen.

I try to be optimistic,

I hope it will all pay off.

I AM DIFFERENT