Labeled: Careless

I've been up
I've been down
I've been called uptight
I've been called a clown

I've had my shares of frowns
and smiles
I've lasted for days
I've lasted for miles

"Whatever doesn't kill you
makes you stronger"
Although sometimes
it feels like makes death longer

"Stick and stones will break my bones
but words can not harm me"
Words do hurt. I know
from people who think it be

We all feel
We feel pain
love, hurt
and drops of rain

So why do we insult?
Fight, and cause harm?
Why is this alright?
Why doesn't it cause alarm?

We dress different
act different and think different to
but we all bleed the same
and we all can feel blue

Emos, preps, skater,
Punks, nerds, jock,
Why all these labels?
To them I mock

We are all people
We breathe the same air
Before it's too late,
care.

Kimberly Piet © 2008