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I bet you think you’re so cool
Making that other kid feel like a fool
You think he wants to hear this crap when he comes to school?
What you do is ignorant and by far, very cruel
You don’t know what she goes through when she is home
Her abusive parents make her feel that she’s all alone
Oh, but you didn’t know that, how could you?
The only times you see her are periods one and two
But it’s all in good fun right, what’s the harm?
Well, why don’t you ask those little boo-boos on her arm?
She feels ugly, like nobody will want her
That’s why somebody’s out there molesting someone’s little daughter
Oh, so now you want to feel sad and bad
Well, I don’t care, because right, now I’m mad
You make these kids feel like their nothing and have nothing to live for
That’s why little Jimmy doesn’t come to class anymore
He’s gone all because you wanted to have your fun
Good job guy, you’re the reason for someone’s dead son
I hate when people have to down one another
Don’t you idiots know that this is someone’s sister or brother?
But it’s my fault; I’m guilty too
I saw you talk about them, and did nothing to stop you
I watched or looked away, and always kept silent
And I always hear the aftermath which is suicide or violence
So I guess this anger built up inside is not towards you, but me
But could you blame someone for feeling so angry?
It’s today that I say something and take a stand
I wrote this poem on my 18th birthday, it’s time to be a man