Comes too easily to me
beat thumping my sternum
mind grasping at grammar

I have the desire
to reach out to
someone who doesn’t yet know
me
and ask for help.

This is difficult.
Miiiiiiiiiiiind-bending
Makes me chuckle at one more
paradox.

I will not change who I am, for anyone.
Never again.
I will not pretend to be who I am not, for anyone.
Never again.
I will not get lost in a facet of myself, for anyone.
Never again.
I will never forget who I am, for anyone.
Never again.

I am strong.
I am honorable.
I am smart.
I am attractive.

Shit, Stuart Smalley ain’t got nothin’ on me.

I start this grand adventure with a smirk
and a hope.