I'm a Fan of Pop

I am a fan of pop music and I'm proud of it. However I have been hiding in its shadows. For as long as I have been a fan of pop, I have been afraid to admit it. But now I have had an enlightenment and am no longer afraid. I am now proud of this fact and will no longer be ashamed to admit it to people.

It was foolish for me to be afraid in the first place. Why should I be ashamed of something that makes me feel good about myself? For that is what pop music does for me. This music that people call pop and make it sound like a dirty word, makes me happy. If I am feeling down and in a bad mood all I have to do is put on some pop music and all my worries go away. No matter what's going on around me, all I have to do is listen to pop music and everything will be okay. I shouldn't have to hide something that can do that for me from people, but I did.

Why did I hide it? I felt that I had to. Every time I did venture out and mention that I liked pop music, I was met with disbelief and laughter. 'How could you like that kind of music?', they would ask. I couldn't answer that question back then because I was afraid. How could I answer a question like that? Any answer I gave, I was sure they would laugh at. I have low self esteem, so being laughed at isn't one of my favorite things. So I just ignored them and tried to never mention it again. I don't have too many friends that listen to the same kind of music as me, so I couldn't really talk to anyone about it. So I just continued on, secretly singing pop songs in my head.

And now? Now I listen to pop music whenever I can, wherever I am because no one can say or do anything about it. I put pop music on, turn it up real loud and sing and dance on my own free will. No one can stop me and no one should try. For it is my choice on what I can and can not listen to. No one can make that decision for me and they shouldn't make it for you.

No matter what kind of music you listen to, be proud of it. If you happen to listen to pop, like I do, shout it out to the world. Revel in the fact that it's your choice and your music. And no one can take that away.