wrong attention

The accusation that I seek attention

Tells me that you want me to hide

I shouldn’t share my trauma

Or be honest about my quirks

Or tell any kind of unique truth

Because I challenges the norm

You don’t want my authentic self

You want me to hide the real me

You want me to not be seen

Because you think wierdos are bad

You claim I want negative attention

Like anyone would seek rejection

If they had an alternative option

So I reject your premise of me

You can keep your shame for you.

Elizebeth Turnquist