Bitten nails

cracked knuckles,

scars that scream

"no!"

Grinding teeth

unman'ged hair,

hunched back that cries

"go..."

Dry skin

"shy" demeanor,

dirt in nails that have

clawed.

Eyes cast down

cracked lips,

these things make me

flawed.

A bright'r future

and hard work,

unique sense of

strength.

An honest smile

great friends who say,

"you're going to such great

lengths!"

Unbroken

honesty

someone to pray to,

my God.

A loving family

and undying hope,

these things make me

unflawed!