“We are not abandoned cars.”
“We are all shining stars.”

We are not
broken pieces
of glass
waiting
to be swept up
and dumped
in the trash

We face
harsh winds of
criticism
“You’re too this.”
“You’re too that.”

When can I be
what I want
to be?
When will people
stop
and understand
they do not plan
the course
of my dreams

We create
our own journey
to give us
something
to strive for

We are
humans
occupied with
thoughts
feelings
attitudes

We believe
we are not
what others
think
of us

We are
great
but only if
we choose
to be