Today I have been issued a dare, by my peer, <br /> If I do what they ask I will get in trouble, but they swear, <br /> my life they will not spear <br /> And if I don't they will make me into a rubble I am so <br /> scared, who cares? <br /> Tonight I can't sleep, this trouble is too deep, <br /> I can't make a peep, I began to weep, <br /> Is there no one who cares? That I am so scared? <br /> Because of my Peers, I am filled with fears <br /> I cried out in despair, is there no one who cares? <br /> It was then, a small still voice spoke "I have seen your <br /> tears, and your fears" <br /> "Who are you? My Dad? My Mom? My Teacher?" <br /> "From my Kingdom beyond the sky, I heard your cry <br /> I see how hard you try, I heard you ask why?" <br /> For you I am always here, to you I am always near, <br /> To me you are very dear, so be of good cheer" <br /> "How can I be of good cheer? When on my life they swear, <br /> Don't you care, that I am so scared?" <br /> "They are preying on your fears, ignore the stares <br /> Pay no mind to the jeers, for you I do care <br /> Obey your parents and Teachers they were sent to deliver <br /> you from the jeers, and snares <br /> Of your peers, over these formative years"<br /><br />Vincent G. Mead<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/peer-pressure/
