But I Am Me

“Look at her

she looks so flawless”

“How does she make that outfit look so good

I’m jealous”

“Her makeup is the best

it must have been expensive”

Superficial view

That’s all their words amount to

But I’m more than that

Give me a second while I pat myself on the back

“She’s always studying

she must be so smart”

“The teacher’s love her

the teacher’s pet”

“Listen to her speak

sounds like a dictionary”

Academic performance

The only thing on their minds when they look at me

But I’m more than that

Give me a second while I pat myself on the back

They see me in parts

But I am not a puzzle to be torn apart

If they would stop and look closer

They could see that I’m not all composure

But I am me.

I have my secrets

I have no peace

I have my beauty

I hide my face

I have my brain

I don’t always get the grade

But I am me.

Not in part

But in whole for all to see