I’ve never been one of those girls

No one has ever begged to be my friend

Probably too busy laughing at my messy head of curls

And I hide my pain because it’s better to pretend

They say looks aren’t everything

But as long as you have a personality

Just be sweet, funny, and caring

But the truth is that isn’t reality

When I try on an outfit and look in the mirror

I see I’m too ugly to be one of the pretty girls

When I take a test and see my grades

I realize I’m too dumb to be one of the smart girls

When I go to the mall and see what I can afford

I know I’m too poor to be one of the rich girls

When I run a mile and see my time

I believe I’ll never be one of the athletic girls

It’s hard to feel special

When I know that I’m average

They say everyone has potential

But they don’t need to lie to encourage

Where do I fit in this world

Because it’s hard to tell

I’m a clam whose been depearled

I’m a turtle without my shell