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Taurus42285
New Member

since 2002-12-19

Posts 7

0 posted 2002-12-19 10:34 AM

Listen 4 A Sec

Think I'm a bad person thats ur opinion
Cause 99% of the time I don't listen
The 1% that I hear I'm thinking of a response
For some reason u think everything I do is wrong
I just wanna be cool with her and that's the honest answer
U think there is only one thing that I'm after
Saying I'm just like all of these other male children
I don't know u and ur comparing me 2 u when u were little
Today its that I wonder what it will be tomorrow
I can't even walk around stores without being followed
No I don't need ur help so stop asking
I don't need u 2 watch me use the bathroom
Looked at like I should catch fire when I step in churches
People see me coming and start bearhugging their purses
Claiming I look like a crook What does a crook look like
I'm not a computer or a radio so why u gotta stereotype
Called a hoodlum because I like wearing doorags
Called rambunctous animal whenever my crew laugh
People love keeping fingers pointing at us
Thats why my boys get nervous whenever the police show up
No respect for authority cause authority never had respect 4 me
What u except from me
To bow and walked over like doormats
Some say its a lack of home training is the reason I fought back
I know a lot even though I'm just a teenager
Before u judge a book by its cover why don't u read a few pages

stephanie
Junior Member

since 2002-11-15

Posts 33

1 posted 2002-12-19 10:38 AM

hey william....you already know that we all loved this poem when you read it the other day but ill tell you again....i LOVE your poetry....you have such a talent. you can express your wordsand thoughts in ways that not many cant. i cant wait to read more of your work. Crystal

[This message has been edited by stephanie (12-19-2002 07:41 PM).]

BrokenAngel
Member

since 2002-01-06

Posts 141
Puryear, TN, USA

2 posted 2002-12-19 11:12 AM

Wonderful write. Your style in one I havent seen before in a long time. Stereo typing is a problem every where unfortunatly. But hey, keep your head up and just be yourself, thats all you can be. Again, wonderful poem, I look forward to your next works, your in my library!! And welcome to Passions!!! Hope you enjoy your stay here!!!

Read my work and read my thoughts
I'll go back into the night now
---Night Angel

[This message has been edited by BrokenAngel (12-19-2002 11:15 AM).]

Stinky Twinkie
Member

since 2002-11-26

Posts 204
Dinwiddie

3 posted 2002-12-19 06:08 PM

good god almighty, it looks like William killed it on this one. All jokes aside, this is a great poem and you can write some good stuff.

-Stinky Twinkie-

[This message has been edited by Stinky Twinkie (12-19-2002 10:17 PM).]

xxxnuttyangelxxx
Member

since 2002-12-06

Posts 72
New York

4 posted 2002-12-19 06:37 PM

stereotyping, its something that will never change and it sucks!! (not the poem, stereotyping) I liked the emotion in this poem and how you got your feelings out. Dont think your the only one out their feeling this way.. many teenagers probably feel that way too...I know I do. This was a very good poem. You are gunna be the first one in my library..

Much Love
shea

rxyfxy04
Member

since 2002-11-26

Posts 54
lil' town in Virginia

5 posted 2002-12-19 09:15 PM

William.. your AWESOME.. but hey.. iv already told you that! keep up the good work. this one is realy good and alot of people could relate to it...

RxyFxy04

WinterWren
Senior Member

since 2002-12-01

Posts 1044
...Coming to

6 posted 2002-12-20 12:15 PM

That was a VERY good first post, I especially like the last line. Welcome to passions by the way.

WinterWren
"I want you to believe in life. Will you find out who you are too late, to change?" -Dishwalla-

Rainbowdust
Member

since 2002-12-05

Posts 320
Sydney, Australia

7 posted 2002-12-20 05:10 AM

I swear I could hear you reading that poem aloud to me, so either I'm insane, or you're very talented.. here's hoping for the latter!

And as for the stereotypes, not everyone is like that, and even if there's one person who's willing to see past them... there's hope for the world. Keep writing!

The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears.

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