I could sum it up in a few words,

or tell you all the tacky things that I have been convinced to think about myself, 

but that wouldn't be real,

and that isn't who I am. 

 

I choose instead to tell you about what no one knows, 

what no one ever bothered to ask me, 

all the things that no one may get to see,

because they really don't know me.

 

It is confidence that I acheive,

and I am not scared to tell you my opinion,

it is not that I am being rude,

but I believe in the reality of the situation.

 

To care about what people think of me,

Is a waste of my precious time,

and all they will do is talk,

but at least I know how to say something.

 

I am a leader in the way you wouldn't understand,

I don't take charge in every situation,

I don't know of anyone who does, 

I am the person to take the road I created for myself.

 

Putting others first is my proirity,

my family, my friends, those I care about,

I decide to take off my shoes and wear yours instead,

just to take the weight off of your shoulders.

 

I'm ready to take it all on,

adventure whispers in my ear through the wind,

just a taste of rush and the memories made, 

I can't think of anything that makes me happier. 

 

I'm scared of the future like any young adult would be,

college, scholarships, applications, stress,

they will tell me to calm down,

but I can't knowing what's on the line.

 

All in all it will be just fine,

I have come to that point in my life where it is time to be an adult,

and I know now that I am ready,

because here I am telling you exactly who I am.