Stereotypes

By LKilby

Mon, 19 Jul 2010
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Non-stop motion, a continuous flow;
The life of a teenager.
Staying up late with mates, playing games 'n' chillin' around.
Don't get me wrong, we aren't yobs of youth's.

We don't stab, or steal or seeth or shout!
We're relaxed; We're glared at by a society,
Now bred to abandon us, and they wonder why we glare back;
Is it so hard to see that we are merely mirrors?

Sure, there are the pricks of the world;
They truly are every inch they are made out to be.
But we aren't, and yet we are suspected to be.
Glare's from you burn my day down.

Chav's, Emo's, Goth's, Yob's, Skater's, Scene's.
All of these stereotypes, I've been called them all;
Villified as them all.
Yet, I don't drink in public, smoke underage, or at all.

I've never broken a law more than a common man.
Yet, I'm villfied by you;
Glared at by you.
Hated by your blind, dark eyes.

Certificate U
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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on
very true and not at all fair! ps - you have quite a few apostrophes in the wrong places

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Iam a mum of 56 and I understand totally where your coming from, although this is probably something you would'nt want your mates knowing. All my life I have been committed to the rubbish bin that life can be, but do you no what, as you get older you realise that the only view that counts is your own. Because there are too many idiots out there that go by looks. So as long as you no you are alright, that's all that matters. Jenny a young at heart mum.

 

Submitted by LKilby on
Thanks Insert! Acknowledging it as true means I achieved the aim of the poem :) *To some degree* Thanks for the comment Jenny! It's true, the only view that really counts is your own. Although, I do believe that the views of the people that you truly trust and love are important too. Like, when my view's fail and I can't walk on this path of lifw, sometimes my friends views and beliefs can offer support and guidance :D Still, Thanks for the xomments!! Always nice :D Liam ~

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new Lkilby I enjoyed your Stereotypes. I too am a much older mum. But experiences in life so helpful to ehlp other's I think. Looks are not everything no. It is what is inside person and comes from the heart. 3 It is only you,who can decide whatver for yourself.Even young,and old are stereotyped. Bu tin helping, and listening to others and sharing giving a compliment and encouragment,the greatest thing one can do. Doesn't cost money. Life's a bit like a horse race, some say to me do that one sure winner, but I have chosen it and know, but please them I do there's loses.Knowing mine best thought out one.So one makes their own mind up,and eventually get more confidence. Hope I've not gone on to much rambling.But it's the world to-day. julie x

Submitted by LKilby on
I agree Julie, listening to one another and helping out in a time of need is one of the greatest ways to break social stereotypes. Life is a bit of a gamble, and gamble always carries with it the weight of loss; That's true, but it also makes you stronger. You didn't ramble at all, the comment was perfect in relation to the poem. Thanks for taking the time to write all that! Liam ~

Submitted by Cavalcader on
New LKilby Thanks being understanding re;my comment,trying to help you,but I am more like an Agony Aunt.Sometimes I put my foot in it. all the best keep writing get loads help on AbcTales just ask or type. Start. julie.