Poetry for people who could use a little kindness

When You're Different

When you're different
people don't see a person
They see entertainment
A walking punch line

Your pain and misery
Your anguish and anger
Are a comedy to them
One at which they can laugh

When you speak out
It's you against them
You raised your voice first
So it must be all your fault

But it's not your fault
There's nothing wrong with you
You're just different
And I still believe in you

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