You Are You

• Aciya Eid, Grade 6
• Poetry
• 2022

“Why am I not good enough?” Why does nobody like me or the things I do? I try really hard but kids are cruel and teachers are too. If only I was her, if only I were him. It’s all the same for everyone. But just as ugly and you think you are, they're looking back at you, longing to live your life, too. “I'm pretty” is an understatement. Whenever you look in the mirror, and see those beautiful eyes staring back at you, just know you are exquisite and precious. You are you and you do you, boo.