I Taught

I taught the middle one

How to find their identity

Told them about non binary

They were brave to be

Themself

I wish I had the courage

To be myself everywhere

You’re no help in that area

The worst thing was

I had to tell them

That you would except them when they

Thought you wouldn’t

I taught the little one

About the things you wouldn’t say

How sexism wasn’t ok

Why there was a song

About Victoria's Secret

And that Victoria wasn’t a person

I taught her about attitude

Thats she is not afraid to use

To stand up for herself

And be herself

I could take something from her

I taught my dad

All about growing up

And how I would change

I told him what no one else would say

In fear of not watching a show

I asked for a pride flag

I came out

I explained

To him the world we live in

Is different

I’m sure he knows

But a different perspective

Is what he needs

You learned

That I am stubborn

I taught you about my siblings

And gave you the scoop

I let you into my drama

your reaction

Was worse than a teenage girl

I told you about the middle

And had to tell you

That the little one knew what she needed to

I haven’t taught you about me

Cause you don't seem to listen

I’ve told you how I feel

You helped me

And tried

Everything

But you haven’t tried to understand

I know you put

The roof on my head

And the food in my stomach

But what about when I’m mature

Is that impossible for you to see

I wouldn’t be surprised

Why can’t you proud

That I know the amount of schools

With dress codes

Who target girls

I feel strongly

An I’m independent

Or that I taught the little

In a kind good way

And how the middle one

Is their self

I don't take credit for one thing

I know both of them learned by themselves

But I helped

I taught