We wake up everyday,

just to say our hellos and goodbyes;

because that’s what we learnt to be.

Some just don’t understand.

To be kind, appreciative, confident.

But lashing out, crying, screaming,

all things looked down upon.

Some just don’t understand.

Why do we have to be this way?

Why do I have to be kind to the person who hurt me most?

They say it’s because everyone deserves second chances.

Some just don’t understand.

But I say that the emotions we feel,

the thing’s we’re dying to say,

those are all valid.

But still,

some just don’t understand.

They believe that kindness is the key to happiness,

that our lives depend on others being happy.

But what if you’re not the one that’s happy?

Some just don’t understand.

So we go to sleep everyday,

in the same bed, the same way.

Just to wake up the next day,

to live the same way.

Some just don’t understand.

By Tracy L.