Different Going to school when you’re a little different, it’s not very pleasant; in fact, it’s a bit of a torment. That first week, inbox full of messages: “Can I ask you something?” “I hope you don’t mind me asking.”…
Real Real is rare Fakes are everywhere So in a world full of lies Be the light in others’ lives Prop One time I went to the shop And on the way I did a flop People stepped over me…
Be the Weird One Ireland has a culture, Everyone’s the same, Same GAA jerseys, same tracksuits, The only thing that differs is our name, But behind all of this, Behind the walls we have built all around us, Is all…
Connections I watched from the corner of the room, As mouths moved in a jumbled motion. Any activities became mundane when, I looked up at the invisible connected wires that Stayed closed off to my own. I was happy to…
Distorted Mirror Pieces Can’t be emotional or else I’ll fall into the stereotype. Can’t laugh too loud or I’ll be a bother, Can’t be too quiet or I’ll be boring Can’t have different interests or they’ll find another. If I’m…
