Judged Differently

Why is it so hard to be an adult when it's finally my turn?
Why is corruption so wrong when none of you seem to learn?
It's only wrong when I do it, suddenly you're all in pain,
Yet when they do it in style, there's silence no shame
And sometimes it makes me question my worth when I vent,
Of all people, why me? What message is being sent?
I've caught them off guard more than once, I bet
But that one time I slip, I'm the traitor you won't forget.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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