Every time I open Twitter,

I always see something that makes me bitter.

I’m told to retweet, and copy link,

but the news still makes my stomach sink.

I’m just a kid, what am I supposed to do?

I’m just a kid, who oh so suddenly grew. 

Can I just have fun online? 

or do I always have to learn about wartime? 

I go on Instagram to take a break,

but it always becomes a big mistake.

“Share to your Instagram story,

or else you think animals belong in a laboratory” 

I’m just a kid, is there anything I can do?

I’m just a kid, why do I have to fix what adults don’t care to redo? 

Can I just talk about my interests online?

or do I just have to keep reposting hotlines? 

I get an alert from Facebook, 

so I click it, taking a look. 

what I see always is disturbing, 

this time is no different, I see a video of a virus emerging. 

I’m just a kid, what can I do to help in real life? 

I’m just a kid, why am I expected to know everything when I can barely drive?  

Can I just make friends on Instagram? 

instead of always worrying about being harassed by a man? 

I can’t open social media, only to get glares, 

so I guess I’ll just share to show that I care 

but truth is, I want to do more, but how?

I’m told, “sign these petitions, donate here, and share this post now!” 

but what can I do to help in real life?

how do I help a world full of strife? 

I’m just a kid, 

why do the adults just sit and permit this? 

..I’m just a kid, why can’t I still have my innocent bliss?