Hypocrites love to say:
"Be yourself."
"Do what makes you happy."
"Don't let anybody change you."
"You are amazing the way you are."
But then they proceed to criticize your every move.
"Don't do that."
"Don't wear that."
"Don't say that."
"Act like this."
"Dress like this."
"Talk like this."
"Be respectful."
"Don't kiss up to people."
"Be kind."
"Don't be a pushover."
"Love everybody."
"Raise your standards."
"Make mistakes and learn from them."
"Don't make bad choices."
To the girls:
"Dress to impress."
"Don't dress like a slut."
"You should eat more."
"You're getting chubby."
"You should eat less."
"You look like a skeleton."
"You should smile more!"
"Stop being so fake."
To the guys:
"Assert your dominance."
"Don't be such an asshole."
"You should try to be more empathetic."
"Emotions make you weak."
"You should help around the house."
"That's a woman's job."
"Never cry in front of others."
"Why are you so heartless?"
To the world:
When they say "Be yourself", they really mean,
"Be who I want you to be, how I want you to be it."
And it's never good enough.
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PoetryJust a few poems I put together throughout quarantine because I had nothing better to do with my life. Quick warning, some of these deal with dark themes and mental illnesses, such as suicide and self-harm. If you are sensitive to these sorts of top...
