I must change

The United States of America: the land of the “free” if that is true why can’t I be me? Why do I have to fear for my life while walking down the street? Why do I have to change who I am to survive? Why must I look and talk a certain way just to succeed? Why am I seen as everything and one bad? Why must I hide my culture and who I love just to not get harassed? Why is it that whenever a white cis person is hurt by the police or wronged in some way by the government does everyone care? Why don’t I get that it’s not my fault that I’m black or queer or born a female I didn’t ask for this? I am proud of who I am but why must I deal with all this bull shit just so I can live. Why can’t I just enjoy my life without being constantly harassed or judged just for being me? Why must my identity get questioned daily? I never asked to be wlw I never asked to not have a gender. It’s honestly scary and fucking sucks sometimes but the struggle is worth it. I honestly love who I am but I'm getting sick of this bull shit. What happened to my freedom of speech why is it that every time I speak up for myself I am punished?  Why is it I who has to change? Even the people who look like me who are in power aren't helping. So no I won't fucking change.  If my “allies” won't change this country and world then I will.
Rezu

Rezu is a young writer from Tampa. They love to spend time outside and with animals. They started writing in 2020 just to get their feelings out. They are absolutely obsessed with true crime and love to base their stories on true cases. A lot of Rezu’s stories and or poems are based on true events!

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