Just Want to Be Enough

I just want to be enough

But what even is that?! 

I was told I don't know how others see me

But, ohhh do I know!

The evil glances, the whispered snickers

The only one without a partner

What am I striving for?!

Jealousy of distorted perfection or hatred?!

You tell me what you think

Maybe this time I can listen

Maybe I can change

To be a delicate flower

When tornadoes come, will I be bent?

Why are you still looking at me?!

Am I wrong again?

Is my perception of the world the down side of down?

Speak to me normally

I will you just to be nice

No more stupid looks that melt ice

Truthfully I don't understand anything

Just go away --No -- wait stay!

I am just a flower forever in the shade

No sun to coax blooming

Not good enough --- still

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