They think I'm fragile
They think I bend
They call me slut
And it flows in the wind
They I'm weak
They think I'm foolish
They think I'm angry
They think me brutish
They think I'm something they hadn't raised
Like an alien has taken their daughter's place
They think I've changed
They think I'm new
They're hurt, they're angry, and they're so ashamed
And somehow I'm always the one to blame
I try my best
And lose myself
So my smile is fake
But not their wealth
They think I'm lazy
They think I'm selfish
They me crazy
They think I'm hellish
They think I'm stupid
But they know I'm smart
They know I'm hurting
But only in their hearts
They think they love me
They think they care
But they do not know me
Cause I never share
They call me emotional
And I know they're right
Cause I only write these poems
When it's late at night
They want me to be carbon
But I'm flesh and bones
They tell me I'm a princess
But spit on my throne
They tell me to give more
But I gave my all
They want me to be open
But don't get me at all
They say don't be proud
But their chins are raised
They want me to live
But they dance on my grave
They say I am free
Cause they will not see
The chains of perfection
That are bound to me
Do they know that I'm broken
Do they know it's a facade
Do they know all the times
I have cried and lost
Do they know I found love
And they took it away
Do they know of the times I had a rope
There at my neck's base
Do they know that my poems
Have scrubbed me raw
Can they love me for me and be happy
Or are they another judge in the council
Will they join the line of those that hate me
Or will I finally have my council
You took me in
You raised me up
You gave your life
For one you grew to love
I remember what you say
I know you tried to abort me
I know the child that gives you stress
Was the one you planned to keep
I remember sitting there and holding back the tears
Cause the one I hold dear
Never wanted me here
I'm broken
And weak
But I do not bend
I wear skirts and shorts
But I am not a whore
I may be goofy or silly
But I'm beyond brilliant
And above anything
I am resilient
I'm not beautiful
And i fully know it
I'm not the type of girl
Who receives roses
But I'm smart
I'm gentle
And I'll be a good wife
So please
Oh please
Let me live my life
I cannot be who they want me to be
But I'll try
And I'll cry
Away what is weak
I'm not a carbon copy
I make mistakes
But I'm human
And I'm trying
Why isn't that enough?