I AM NOT

I AM NOT

I am not the girl who you think I am.

The girl who’s ferocious and lets her colors show.

The girl who’s icy and dark.

The girl who’s serious because of her grim face.

I may appear unfriendly or arrogant,

but that’s just because I’m initially introverted.

They think of me as nerdy and a computer chic,

or someone who has no voice.

They think that I am mysterious,

or someone who trips on her own shadows.

But they don’t know my true identity and who I really am.

I am not a spy working for ACME.

Nor am I a wrestler who fights against people.

I am myself.

A girl with dark chocolate hair.

A girl with deep, somber eyes.

A girl who tries again and again.

The one who never gives up.

I am the only person in this world,

who knows how diverse I am.

Which is why I’m that special top that’s painted with pink and yellow stripes..

Because I am the only me.

By: Mayukha P Kashyap
Bonny Slope Elementary (Portland, OR)