Just Because I'm Different

• Samantha Lisis, Grade 8
• Poetry
• 2007

Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean you should hate me
Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean I can’t be your friend
Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean you should laugh
Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean you should stare
Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean I should be alone
Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean I’m not smart
Just because I’m different
doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be treated like everyone else