I am more than what others want of me. I am more than what society expects of me. I will not let my life be defined by a box meant to hold me down.

I accept when I am wrong because that only makes me strong.

I am short. I am smart. I am strong. I am hilarious!

I am the perfect shade of brown. I wish not to lighten my skin, but lighten the burden of those who came before me that conformed to another hue.