I’m from a place I thought was safe,

and thinking I liked by my peers.

From thinking I was mentally unstable,

to not knowing who I was.

I’m from a place where I stand out and not like the others,

from the personalities that filled those clothed in white.

A place that is superior just by the colors of their skin,

not knowing whether they were or not.

I’m from a place where darkness surrounds me,

from a world of dark ideology unspoken.

From the thoughts of painting the world the way I see it fit,

to not knowing if I will be able to control myself in time.

I’m from a place where it is dark and grey,

from a place where people only pay attention to themselves.

A place where the wrong hair can make someone the target,

not knowing who they single out is actually made of.

I’m from a place where anyone can cope.

A place where playing Aggravation can be a good day,

to the love of those around them outweighs the yoke of misery,

not knowing just how much those people mean to me.

I’m from a place where I am accepted,

racing side by side in cross country races.

From going out with friends to Sweet Dreams,

To not knowing what would come next.