Your differences, they scare them so.
Their fear of you begins to grow.
Discrimination and fear towards people
who are different is unjust.
Why should they have the right,
To tear you down with all their might?
Everyone has the right to be treated
with respect and dignity.
You try your best, you give your all,
Yet they still make you feel so small.
Regardless of differing characteristics
We should strive to understand diversity.
Don’t you see, they’re not above you,
They’re just afraid that they might love you.
It is important to recognize our biases
and work to overcome them.
For love and hate both collide,
Within the heart of those who hide.
We should celebrate our differences
rather than fear them.
They act as if they are superior,
But deep inside, they feel inferior.
We need to strive to create a world
where everyone feels valued.
So hold your head up high and proud,
Be who you are, and say it loud.
Maybe in the end, they’ll see, that they are free
to be who they are, because we are free.
Discrimination
About the Author: Sarah B. Royal
Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.
Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.
Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.
Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.
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