“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.
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Author:
SheWasTheSun (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Another possible children's book that I've had in my head for a while
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If only older peers and adults would leave kids to their own devices in these matters. Great!
Thank you very much!
Great write and true
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
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