• I am generalized as something
    I don’t believe I am
    I don’t think I am goth or emo
    and that is where I stand

    But apparently I fit all of
    the symptoms and signs
    If by listening to screamo
    and wearing black fits the design

    That if self injury and
    an apathetic outlook suffice
    Then call me an emo or goth
    So many more times than twice

    But I will never understand
    why my actions are considered mad
    When they are all the actions
    of someone who is feeling sad

    Isn’t it a wish to be left alone
    when you are upset?
    Or to just disappear so
    you can’t feel the regret?

    Isn’t better to cry to let go
    of all the emotions you hold
    Rather than acting brashly
    with violence untold?

    Or, when you cant scream
    you listen to others scream for you?
    Or hide behind the colors in black
    rather than red or blue?

    When it comes to my pain,
    I’d rather hurt myself than someone else
    And avoid everything that involves
    smiles so I can’t ruin anyone else

    Really all my actions don’t
    seem all that mad
    But I can’t just change your opinion,
    but still wish I had

    Because it hurts to be a stigma
    when you are trying to be good
    Maybe you won’t agree,
    though I had hoped you would

    If you did,
    my thanks at your trying to understand
    To those who didn’t I don’t care,
    you’ll understand that after all,
    I’m just your stigma…