Challenge
Why so serious?
Why so serious?
They question my straight face and crossed arms.
They comment on my maturity.
They tell me I don't act like a teenager.
They say I don't need to act like an adult.
"Why so serious?" They ask.
"Lighten up" they tell me.
No one waits for an answer.
I don't think they expect one.
I don't think they expect the blank stare I give them either.
The silent judging I perform as they question me.
When they don't try to understand how I think or what I feel.
"Why so serious?"
I don't know how not to be.
"Why so serious?"
Because I can be.
"Why so serious?"
Because I don't like you.
"Why so serious?"
Because you don't bother to see me when I'm not.
"Why so serious?"
Why not?
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