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I am me.

April 3, 2015
By Samantha Rodriguez BRONZE, San Diego, California
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Just because.
Just because I’m a girl
Doesn't mean I love pink
Doesn't mean I want to have kids
Doesn't mean I like to clean
Just because I’m Puerto Rican
Doesn't mean I’m a good cook
Doesn't mean I speak Spanish
Doesn't mean I’m Mexican
Just because I’m older then everyone
Doesn't mean I’m stupid
Doesn't mean I flunked
Doesn't mean I’m a failure
Just because I’m me
Why does race matter?
Why does age matter?
Why do you care?
I am just me.

© Austin K., Studio City, CA

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