I am myself.

I'm ugly

and dumb.

I'm alone

and awkward

and hated.

I am unsuccessful.

I'm not worth anything.

I should just give up. 
 

Every day.

Every single day

that's what I'm told to believe.

It's almost as if you have to be perfect

to be accepted.

But that's laughable.

Because honestly, who is perfect?

No one.

Not one person on this planet is perfect.

But all of us "ordinary" people are put down

or laughed at

or scrutinized 

because we don't look

or talk

or breathe like the rest of society thinks we should.

I'm sorry I'm not who everyone else wants me to be.

I am myself.

I am unique.

There is no one like me.

and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks,

because that is EXACTLY who I want to be.  

I'm beautiful
and smart.

I'm awkward

and loved.

I am successful.

I'm worth more than I know.

I will never give up.