I Don't Care - A Poem for Pink Shirt Day

I always hear rumours about the way that I act.
I am constantly judged on the way that I look.
I hear people whispering when my head is turned around,
But when I turn back, they claim that I have mistook.
I hear them laughing when I make a mistake,
They make fun of me;  all the insults I must take.
People that are cold hearted, I consistently see,
You say nasty things, what, you think you can hurt me?
It’s not always easy, turning the other cheek,
But I refuse to buckle, and will no longer let you call me weak.
So, be negative, spread your sadness and despair,
I only have one thing to say to you...I simply don't care

by Ishita