"Keep My Head Up"

This post has been waiting for the right moment to shine, it has been trapped inside my head and phone for a few weeks and I think today is the best time to reveal it. I will remember today for being the day that my icon Lady Gaga released the first single for her third studio album, both titled "Born This Way". Her song is about loving who you are no matter what others say. It carries a strong message about equality and acceptance and, to a certain point, so does this poem. People have always talked about me behind my back for the way that I live my life and I have found ways to not take it to heart. It is hard to hear the negative but I have grown from it, it has made me stronger so I welcome all the haters. Everyone needs to live their life the way that they want to, don't listen to the bullshit that people will say about you because the truth is they mean nothing. Those who poke fun at others are those that I consider the scum of the world, this place would be better without them. The song that everyone has been talking about today, "Born This Way", is an inspirational piece that really makes me feel proud and stronger. Gaga is inspiring people to be themselves and I wish I could do the same for those of you that actually read this piece. Don't be afraid of change, don't be ignorant, love your life, and be happy with who you are and what you have. Words may hurt but they don't really mean anything. My love goes out to you all!

I just fold my hands
And keep on walking
Ignore their evil stares 
Let them keep talking

Words shouldn't hurt
Don't take them to heart
They just want my life
They are slowly falling apart

They want to poke fun
Cuz I am being me
They cannot change
Who I'm meant to be

I've survived some hate
I've withstood it all
They kept on trying
But I shall never fall

I wear what I want
Live my life how I please
Hopefully with some time
The judging will cease 

Just because I'm better
Than you in every way
Does not mean you can try
To darken my bright day

I have stood strong 
And I always will
You have tried to ruin me
But I am here still

Your life may suck
But I am proud of mine
I don't fight back, I'm mature
I know how to draw a line

I am above it all,
All of the name calling
I may lose my balance 
But you won't see me falling 

I am just being myself
I do not wear a label
My sexuality is not something
I need to bring to the table

I am an individual
You may not like what I do
But when I take it all in
I'd never want to be you