children should be heard and not seen.
what the hell is that supposed to mean?
i have thoughts,
fears,
hopes,
dreams.
not everything is as it seems.
kids are supposed to be happy right?
we can’t hurt.
we have too much to be grateful for.
we can’t be angry.
that’s just too disrespectful.
we can’t be sad.
we need to enjoy our youth.
we just can’t be burdens.
on behalf of kids everywhere-
please don’t forget:
we have words to say.
things we feel.
i’m not a toy doll.
i’m actually real.
we grow up one day.
after that nothing’s the same
so please-
please-
quit
assuming we’re ok.
-Mia Roberts
