So you say
that the tearing words
coming from your hatful mouth
are the only truths.
While others spout their own
ideas and opinions
you simply laugh in their direction
thinking that they couldn’t possibly
be right.
We look at you
and we wonder why you won’t listen
but then we realize
that you don’t want to hear our views.
You only want to enlighten us
In the ways of your thinking.
Unfortunately, you won’t change.
An optimist would say
that later on in life
you’ll learn to listen to differing views
but as someone who knows you
you won’t.
This view on life will cost you
your friends
your family
your relationships
and your job
eventually.
But for now
please smile and be a cynic
about what we are saying to you
and make your girlfriend cry
over stupid political debates
and think that you are always right
and hate your dad (because you are just like him)
and never feel true happiness
because no one will want you to feel that
after you treat them
in such a demeaning way.
This is really well written, even though I can tell what it's about and it makes me sad. But the pure emotion is expressed in the poem itself, so someone who didn't know the situation could feel it as well. I also like how the title ties in with the poem.
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