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This World Belongs to the Youth

I remember when I was young
was told I didn't know the world
and though I didn't have it all figured out
a lot of the things are the same
adults hurl insults like brats
talk vile behind each other's backs
heck, most "adults" are just as stubborn
I didn't take the cookies, he did!
I didn't commit high crimes, she did!

one thing that is great about children
they see the world for what it is
no bias
they don't listen to the BS
we teach them right and wrong
but don't follow the rules ourselves
do as I say not as I do

I will tell you one thing that is always true
this world belongs to the youth
it was true when I was young
just as it was true when my father was
to see a child with one sign
protesting to save us all
who would hate on that?
simple answer
those that benifit from our deaths

the youth see the world for what it is
and as are world is dying
we should thank God someone does
because being an "adult" to me
just means having to compromise values
"well maybe it isn't as bad as they say"
maybe it's those damn liberals!
or maybe you're just on the wrong side of history

thank you Greta Thunberg
you will be known as a hero till the end of days
forget those that hate
keep raising that head high
I'm at least one person that appreciates you

Written by DevilsChild

Published 15th Dec 2019 | Edited 21st Dec 2019

Author's Note

For the Greta Thunberg comp. Also want to thank snugglebuck for starting the comp. It's amazing seeing how many fragile people get hurt by one little girl speaking her voice.

#courage #environment #strength

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