I am trying
I am trying
I am trying to be
Everything
That is expected
Of me to be
I am trying
to be better
to be beautiful
to be pretty
to be smart
to be intelligent
I am trying
to get good grades
to get a good job
to be outspoken
to be soft
to be warm
I am trying
Trust me,
I am
But I am tired
I am so tired
I won’t give up
But I just need a break