Teach me how to say so much

With so few words

And a catchy backbeat 

With some metaphor about a blue bird

Teach me how to reach others 

In such a large scale

All around the world

Both male and female

Teach me how to be empowering 

And make my story known

Teach me how to shape my poems

To communicate how much I've grown

Teach me how to be you,

How to never give in

To channel negative energy

Into a beautiful poem

Teach me how to make a difference

In the life of someone like me

To be an inspiration,

One they don't even have to see

Listening to your music

Has taught me just these things

And I learn something new

Every time I hear you sing

You captivated me

And inspired me to write

So, dear Sara Bareilles,

I think you're doing alright