A Stereotype of Me

You thought you had me figured out 
Before you knew my name 
Cause you're you and you're unsatisfied 
That I am not the same 

You'll never change the way I love
And you can fight for you're dominion 
But I'm worth a million times the weight 
Of a dogmatist's opinion 

I know that all that you can see 
Is a stereotype of me 
All that you thought I'd ever be 
Is a stereotype of me

Did you ever think that you could see me 
Past the prejudice you hold 
I'm not the picture you created
I'm not the things that you were told 

You're voice is long since dead to me 
I won't even be provoked 
When it hurt you to see me smile   
The things you said went up in smoke 

I know that all that you can see 
Is a stereotype of me 
All that you thought I'd ever be 
Is a stereotype of me

By: Kyle Ezra Kriticos

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 10/15/2018 7:47:00 AM
I love reading it. What is the true meaning of this poem? Anyone from the comment section want to help me out? Please.
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Date: 8/31/2017 6:38:00 AM
Deep and emotive poem and one I enjoyed very much. Can you ever imagine a world free of prejudices and acceptance of all. Thanks for sharing your poem, I respect the right to be me (and you), regards, Kevin
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Date: 5/27/2013 10:50:00 AM
Another great write Kyle. You have talent my friend!
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Date: 11/6/2012 2:14:00 AM
'A stereotype of me' - I like that. It's insightful. How often our perceptions color our reception to peolpe and shedding off that first impression takes alot of effort. Very well written Kyle!
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Date: 11/5/2012 11:45:00 AM
I enjoyed this poem emensely, very deep for someone so young. I couldn't resist writing that stereotype! You are very talented and I look forward to reading more of your poems.
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Date: 9/19/2012 6:05:00 PM
I LOVE THIS IT IS WELL THOUGHT OF AND INSPIRED
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