I am a girl, but I am not weak.

I am quiet, but I am not unheard.

I am strong, but I am not unbreakable.

I earn good grades, but I am not a nerd.

I make mistakes, but I am not careless.

I have wants, but I am not needy.

I take pride in myself, but I am not vain.

I take what I want, but I am not greedy.

I have cancer, but I am not a disease.

I speak my opinion, but I am not outspoken.

I relax when I am tired, but I am not lazy.

I have scars and scratches, but I am not broken.

If I am not any of these,

Then what could I be?

To that I'll respond,

That I am just little old me.