I.
I don’t have a confidence problem
In fact, I am a little vain
I don’t mean to insinuate
That I think I am perfect
Because that is entirely untrue
However,
I like myself not just physically
But as a whole
And I don’t think that is a bad thing.

II.
I often wish that I could
Be eight years old again
Times were a lot simpler
Way back when

III.
I don’t have a best friend
Right now
I get a little lonely
But
It will get better

IV.
I’m a really good kid
I’ve never even been grounded
I work hard and try my best
To do the right thing
But I feel like I’m missing something
I guess it’s the wildness of youth
I mean, I don’t want to get into trouble
Go off the deep end
But I surely want to have fun.

V.
I really hate
When people ask me if I’m okay
Of course I’m okay, I’m always okay
I feel bad that I’m bothered by it
Because I know they’re just
Trying to be nice
But I’m okay
So stop asking

VI.
Everyone tells me that I’m
The nicest person ever
Which I think is funny because
I don’t feel that nice
I’m definitely not mean
But I don’t think I overflow with kindness
But I guess my perception of myself
Is a little different.

VII.
He’s gone right now with her
I miss him
Which doesn’t really matter
To anyone but me
But he’ll be back on Saturday.

VIII.
I don’t like to throw things away
I mean, I throw out trash
But not things people give me
I have a collection of birthday cards
Sticky notes, little reminders
I feel like I’ll hurt their
Nonexistent feelings
Such a childish decision
Like how I used to rotate the night
That I slept with each stuffed animal
So the next one wouldn’t get jealous.