So Much More
Athletic, studious, quiet
To some, I am plain
Funny, ditzy, and very determined
To others I am insane
I have an opinion-
A strong one, in fact-
That some may never hear
Because my stupid filter
Whispers to me
“Oh they don’t care, my dear”
Without my filter
Without my walls
I say what’s on my mind
And it may sound crazy
Or weird or stupid
But hey, at least it’s mine
My mind is always racing
With thoughts
My mouth filters out
But sometimes,
I ignore my filter
And get the chance to shout
I shout about
My love for volleyball,
Despite the bruises and floor burns
I shout about
My love for French-
A language I will, one day, learn
I shout about
My fear of birds
And trust me I know it’s bizarre
I shout about
My fear of parking
Next to another car
I shout about my past
And I shout about my future
And in doing so
I now know
One thing is for sure:
Without my stupid filter
I am so much more