This Is Me
by: Tammi

I can't and will never be her
Because I am me
I can't and will never be perfect
Because I am just me.

I can never ever be that
This is just plain ol' me
Because I am already this
Open up and see.

I am not silly and funny
Because that isn't me
I am completely serious
This is really me.

I try so hard with everything
But I guess it goes unseen
Or maybe because it means nothing
All because I'm just me.

Not HER
But ME
Big difference.

I always give and never receive
Or could it just be that I don't believe
That my gift is right in front of me.

I think not.

You burn me repeatedly
It constantly gets to me
I want to rip out your eyes
Make you see reality.

But for now, I'll suck it in
Wear a mask, as you hurt me again
With my problems, I can't start to begin
I'm always the loser, you always win.

Fuck. You.