Sounds of the Heart

GirlsMatter - Poem

label Me

Label me,
I listen to a certain kind of music,
I wear a specific brand of clothing,
I like to shop in a distinct store,
Label me,
I am a certain race,
I have a different religion,
I have a disability,
Label me,
I am a certain gender,
I have specific views on things,
I have a different martial status,
Label me,
I’m human, you’re human,
And real people don’t need labels.

By: em NewJersey

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Nancy Bauer, founder of WomenMatter, sits in the midst of "Total Image", an after school group of seventh and eighth grade girls from Marlton, NJ.