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I have to tell you I’m nothing like your others
Not only do my degrees and accomplishments carry me further
But I am stronger
I have been through things that would frighten you
That just the mere mention would stifle you
Authors win awards and get applauds for writing words about girls who have overcome a small glimpse into my world
I have to tell you I’m nothing like your others
Not only is the curve of my smile different because it means more than what it hides
But these eyes have seen so much pain that even when pain has stained my skies
Still like Maya I rise
I’m nothing life your others
There was a time when tears cease to fall
I ran out
Life dealt me every blow
But crawling on the floor I realized lower I could go no more
So up I began to stand… tall and here I am today refusing to fall
You can hurt me all you wish, like they say there are a million fish
in the sea
But know you’ll never find another me
I am nothing like your others.
