Equal Rights

• Olivia Van Baarsen, Grade 9, Trinity Catholic College
• Poetry
• 2013

Excellence Award in the 'Dream Big 2013' competition

I walk the street,
And so do you…
I see the world,
In my own point of view.
But why do you criticise,
Everything I do?
Because you treat me,
As you would treat you.
There’s not much difference,
Between me and you.
If you accept me,
I will accept you.
The colour of our skin,
Does not affect our grin.
We are the same,
Without looking alike.
We are both equal
We need equal rights.