Different

I was a Zebra among horses. 

Thoroughbred horses. 

I felt ugly because my hair curled to my shoulders instead falling down my back

I had the permanent tan that they so dreamed of, but it still wasn’t enough

I settled for being just friends with guys, telling myself I didn’t want them anyways. 

I said I didn’t care

My hair was nappy and untamed 

My thighs were too big, and rubbed when I walked. 

I never felt beautiful

I was different

A zebra among thoroughbreds. 

But one day I got the courage to look at myself in the mirror and say I am beautiful

I’m beautiful because of my nappy, untamed hair and thighs that are too big

I’m beautiful because I was that little girl that thought she wasn’t good enough, but now knows better. 

I’m beautiful because sometimes I wake up and feel ugly, but smile and keep my head up anyways. 

I shine from the inside and I’m beautiful through and through

Even if I’m a zebra among thoroughbreds.