I Am.

I am smart, yet so easily tricked

I wonder what my purpose on this earth is

I hear others say, “I believe in you”

But I know it only matters if I believe in me

I am on a journey toward happiness

I want knowledge and success 

I am smart, yet so easily tricked

I pretend I am fine all the time

But there are times

I feel like there are two people living inside me

I touch your hand

But you are a ghost

I worry that I am not enough

I cry when I think about you

I am smart, yet so easily tricked

I understand that I am wonderful and destined to do amazing things

I say, “I’ve got this!”

I dream of standing next to you and  of knowing I am better

I try to not let that matter

But it does

I hope I can learn to be happy without comparing myself to you

I am smart, yet so easily tricked

- Ms. E