you're more than that don't you ever let someone make you feel inadequate you are more than what that 16 year old boy said to his friend about you you are better than the girl who tells you to shut up, because no one cares you are more compassionate than the people who laughed at you when you told them about what you wanted to do to help others you are friendlier than the girls who treat the boy who has a different way of thinking as a novelty, a joke you are more than you could ever need or want to be you are you, you are not your waist measurement, you are not your complexion or your grades, you are not what others think you should be, or what you are. you are you, you are kind and loving, passionate and driven, you are a ray of sunshine exposing the flecks of dust dancing in the air, warm and honest do not ever, (and please, take this advice with you throughout the years) feel like you must fit the criteria someone else has presented to you, you do not need to pass a test to be good enough for anybody - there is no need to be anything or do anything unless it is for yourself. Grow and learn, make mistakes and be heartbroken, but do not ever let it stop you from being you 2:13am 8-1-16