Bryan Norton Poet Rhyme

Lunatic

Because he didn't think like them
They said he lost his mind
Because he didn't share their views
They said that he was blind

Because he made the ground his bed
They said he was a dog
Because he ate what nature fed
They threw him in a bog

Because he didn't look like them
They said he was a freak
Because he didn't smell like them
They tossed him in a creek

Because he never went to school
They said that he was dumb
Because he kept the golden rule
They said he wasn't fun

Because he would not arm himself
They beat him with a stick
Because he loved his enemies
They called him lunatic.

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Emilia James June 2, 2024 at 6:16 AM That is what is partly wrong with society, others not accepting what they themselves consider to be the 'norm' Then their ignorance and blindness takes over and their labels are then cruelly placed. Not all of us are born to be 'robots' Another excellent poem my friend. Emilia : ) Bryan Norton June 7, 2024 at 2:15 AM Thank you kindly. Yes, people are cruel. Your kindness deserves another poem in your honor. Oops, it's already posted! Enjoy, Bryan, your friend.