I've often wondered
How I came to be
So different
From the rest
Of my family.
In terms of philosophy,
We could not have differed
Any more
Had I created our characters
For one of my stories,
And being the oldest,
The only girl,
Was often the hardest part
Of growing up,
For how could I compete?
No,
In the words of a song
It's not easy being green,
And its taken me a lifetime
To make peace
Within myself,
To accept that
I am who,
And what,
I am,
To know that
I am
No less
A child of God
For all my difference,
And therefore beloved
In my own right!
So,
With a nod of thanks
To all those
Who have nurtured me
On this journey,
I finally face the future,
Embracing my individuality
With a glad
And hopeful heart,
Determined
To make my mark
In my own unique
And indomitable
Ways.
Selah!