hatred
BY GAVIN ESTES
Terrified, every day.
Always afraid.
Frightened.
Hiding from opinions.
Judgment.
Hate.
Negativity swallows you.
You hate yourself.
Because people say you should.
You hide it.
Disguise it.
Mask it.
With sarcasm.
Jokes.
Denial.
But you know the truth:
They’re right.
Crying.
Screaming.
Sobbing.
Laughing.
They blend.
People think you’re crazy.
But you’re not.
Just different.
And hated.
IMAGE BY DOMINIQUE IKITO
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