Deconstructive Criticism (T. Lucio) - Slam Poetry

I always heard “you shouldn’t do this” or “don’t act like that”
Be this and not that.
Why are the people that should love me unconditionally, giving me a manual on how to be?
Can’t they see that I’m struggling to find what’s wrong with me, because I am not perfect like my family.

Lost in the Making (Monica)

Why you got to talk like that,
Making me feel like crying.
I’m just like you,
Just a little something’s missing.

EDITOR'S PICK: For Tomorrow (Joel McKerrow)

More from this poet: 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX4U-eyEB4k&feature=youtu.be
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuhorhUar5M

Delicate Flower (Jahi Trotter)

Let's Talk About Ray Rice (Amanda Jaros) - Slam Poetry

EDITOR'S NOTE: Powerful poem. Effective, abrasive. Makes me flinch just watching it. Great impact and creative presentation.