I Am Not My Birthmark

I am not just the birthmark that covers me

I am strong

Loud

Wild

Smart

Funny

And free

I refuse to be what you’ve thought of me.

If you don’t know me

And are just passing by,

Please don’t judge me

Stop and say “hi”.

I would rather answer

A million questions

Than deal with awkward stares

I am not my birthmark

I’m so much more

And I would love to share it all with you

on the line at this grocery store