Ignorance is Insulting
I am nothing like you want me to be
I am not smart
I am not funny
I am not strong
I will never be what you want me to be
Instead of inspiring me
I just get sad at the thought
I will never be enough for you
I could cure cancer or go to the olympics
I’ll never be enough.
I’m used to it.
I don’t want you to
Imagine that
I could be better because
I can’t.
If you want me to be what you want me to be
I don’t deserve that kind of trust
I am an
Injured child who
Imitates her
Idols who she will never measure up to
This poem is about:
Me