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Out, Standing


I have a 3.7

But I won’t reach heaven.

Everyone says that I am selfless

Truth is I could careless

I’m far from perfect

Worried someone will see my defect

I’m 20, a single-mother

And I’ve only adored my daughter

Don’t even care for my brother

I have an obsession

To understand true compassion

I will be a psychiatrist

To help people just like this

Others see me as adept

Often, even elegant

"She's knowledgeable, funny, and caring" others say

To the world I am Outstanding!

But in reality I am out, standing…

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A Student/Single-Mother that uses the arts as a way to relax and teach her daughter how to express herself.

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