I wrote this poem because I was tired of all these things people want you to be, this image the world burns into our minds about how we should be, how we should look, turning us into robots. But I won't! Some people, some of them friends, say I am weird, and I think I like it. It proves to me, that I dare to be different.
The poem is about being different, and others seeing you as being nothing, cause you don't look or act, or care about the same things they do.
Maybe I wear baggies
and white socks with flip-flops,
maybe I don't like listening to rave
and I'm not on the social mountaintops,
maybe I don't care about the things
that make your worlds twirl,
maybe you look at me and think:
Gee, what a nothing girl.
Maybe I like giving smiles
which seems to be a sin today,
and maybe I allow my imagination
to sometimes run away,
maybe you don't understand this
and that's why you cannot see,
if this make me a nothing girl,
hey, that's ok with me!
The world makes you believe
your personality mustn't be detected,
your face must be picture perfect
and wear cloths just the best, to be accepted.
Maybe I look at you
and feel sorry that you're blind,
robots you have became,
yourself you'll never find.
God made you, as well as me,
this means I am something,
the world is a liar
and if I must be a nothing
for you to see it,
then so be it!
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your poem is such an inspiration to someone like me. who feels so low of herself just cuz i "cant fit in" . great poem
Jarad
I can realy feel what you are saying. i was a nothing in school to but i was happer to be that way than follow the croud i liked keep me me too.
mariah
it touched me
Amethyst
I really enjoyed it. Its a very good slam on conformity. strong topic and i agree. Very enjoyable. your quite good at poetry.
JEANNINE
I'm not good with words out loud but you are truly beautiful. To be your age with such an understanding. Please stay with this because your are on the right track. I see you with many paths to overcome but don't give in. Painful but so worth it.
rachael
wow thats really good, i write alot of poetry myself and always base my techniques on other peoples work. ur poem is really inspirational. thanks alot! 10 outa 10 love always xoxoxo
corinne
i loved your poem it touched my heart and yeah sometimes life is hard when people want you to be like them. so thanks. love corinne p. s. remember live the life you want it to be who cares what you look like or how you dress it doesnt matter
Rebecca
this is a very good poem and a very talented poet it describes exactly what i think of the so called popular people at school I love it
dixie
i think that it is true what u rote. people are not the way they used to be. u cant be urself without being judged. its sad.
La Toya
I think that was a wonderful poem. you put out what most are to scared to say. you speek the truth in real reality and not just a bunch of fake lies. i wish more people would see that clothes and boys aren't the only thing but i guess you can't change or fix the messed up things in ther head. keep writing and puting your thoughts out there you make people that don't know the differnce from being them self and a cover of a megaize relize that there are real people in this world and not just look alikes. La Toya
Josie
Hey. Great poem. i loved it and can totally relate to it.
ashley
its almost like its describing me. its awesome!
kristine
this poem explains life of a teenage gurl and can totally touch them. it just says that everyone has problems even if you think you're having the worst life anyone can ever have. It's so inspiring. =]
Desiree
I really liked this poem. I beleave the authors words. You can be anyone. Rich or poor, famous or not. Balck, yellow, red, white or brown. We are all still human!
Nikala
The poem was very lovely and touching. I can say I agreed with its contents and certainly loved it! Keep up the good work.
jessica
Ur poem really inspired me. I'm one of those girls that as people might say "popular". Well once i read ur poem somethin kinda clicked in me. God did make us all different 4 a great reason. and we shouldn't all b the same. So great job on ur poem and keep up on the awesome work:)
Joni
This is a really good poem. It touched me,and now it has become my favorite poem. I have put it on myspace, where everone can see that it is my favorite poem yet.
Shakilya
Hey, gurl you got skill! your poems are really good! sometimes i feel that way too! but like you said if makes you a nothing girl so be it! holla back! ill be putting some poetry up, ill let you know about it!
esti
I had a project -to find a poem that is meaningful to us. After days of researching, i came to this poem, and picked it. I feel the same way as this author. In my class everyone thinks youre not cool if youre not wearing abercrombie or expensive preppy clothing like that. I wear what i like. I try my hardest not to look at a ralph lauren sweater and decide i like it because i know it's a cool thing to wear. this poem is a great one send it to contests thank you esti
Katie
this poem is so true it really touched me. thank you for writing it!
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