Being weird is better
Than pleasing them
Because you can do what you want
And never feel ashamed
Being weird is better
Than doing what you're told
Because you may be yelled at
But they can't steal your joy
Being weird is better
Than being respected
Because it's always possible
Because it is always you
Being weird is being different from your friends and your family and the world
And the ability to notice
rejection and glances and silent daggers in movements
And move into your weirdness all the same.
You are weird.
Embrace it.
