Don't Wear That

“Don’t wear that, it’s ugly”

Says the girl on your bus

“I like my sweater, it’s snugly!”

Don’t you dare make a fuss

 

"Put on pants, skirts are for girls"

 Says a man on the street

"My tutu matches my pearls!"

It makes your outfit complete

 

“Cover up, your body is gross!”

Says the boy in your class

He must be looking too close

You’re too strong to be harassed

 

Don’t let them tell you what to wear

Or how to think, or who to be

Pay no attention to the stares

Of those who envy your endless glee

 

Wear what makes your heart smile.

Wear what makes you feel like you.

Soon you’ll find your very own style.

And suddenly, you’ll feel brand new!

 

You won’t care about the laughs and the jabs

And hurtful words from those who judge you by your clothes.

Your wounds will heal, soon they’ll be scabs

And you’ll feel good about you from your head to your toes.

 

Because you’ll finally see the truth.

That you are worth more than your attire.

That your value goes through the roof!

And that you can be whatever you aspire.

 

So don’t you match your socks

Unless of course you like it!

Ignore that boy who mocks

You’re strong enough to fight it

 

For those who really make a change

Are not afraid to be different

They are proud to be a little strange

 They know, deep down, that they are brilliant.