Almost - (adv) To fall short
It’s easy to define who I am
By what I am not.
I’m not thin.
I’m not perfect.
I’m not strong.
I’m not helpless.
I’m not lost.
I’m not found.
There’s a path,
But I’m not following it.
At the same time…
I’m not a druggie.
I’m not in trouble.
I’m not bad.
I’ll never be good.
I’m not a villain.
I’m not a princess.
No one is.
But me?
Who am I?
What am I?
I am…
Almost smart
Almost patient
Almost nice
Almost brave
Almost balanced
Almost trustworthy
Almost talented
Almost cheerful
Almost caring
Almost kind
Almost pretty
Almost fun
Almost confident
Almost myself
But I don’t think I ever will be.
And that’s okay.
Because I’m okay.