Kindness

A poem for teenagers that addresses adults' inability to communicate.

Kindness

Don't stomp on my dreams,
They're not what they seem,
And they help me imagine a future.

Don't trample my hopes,
I need them to cope
With a world gone out of control.

Don't squash my desires,
They give me the fire
I need each day to keep going.

Don't belittle my fears,
Though they cause me tears,
They keep me cautious and safe.

Don't put down my choices,
Because angry voices
Won't change them to suit you.

Don't greet me with silence,
Treat me with kindness,
And I promise that I'll do the same.