My Poetry, My Life

Seventeen

I am seventeen years old.

not the seventeen year old who wants to skip ahead five years so she doesn't have to worry about the rest of high school but the seveteen year old who siezes every opportunity.

the seventeen year old who embraces her quirks because they make her unique and different.

the seventeen year old who always has her nose in a book because her curiousity of the world is constantly expanding and who still wears cat slippers because no matter her age, she will always be a kid at heart.

the seventeen year old who still checks the bathroom for spiders before entering and who laughs at herself when she does something embarassing.

the seventeen year old that isn't scared to express how she feels and takes on every challenge given to her without a question.

the seventeen year old who support all of her friends because she knows that everyone can do anything if they put their mind to it.

the seventeen year old who is ready to change the world and have her voice heard for the first time in her life.

the seventeen year old who isn't afraid to be who she is and more importantly isn't scared of chasing her dreams.

-BE