THE THINGS THAT MAKE ME WHO

T H I N G S T H A T M A K E M E WHO I AM TODAY

free verse Nasia Greer // 11

I am many little things and different types of things I’m like a bird, just recognizing my wings My beliefs in a God are not as strong and clear And I wonder what my purpose is here

I am a Libra, born on the 25th of September, 2002 Balancing two families barely knowing who is who Had a stepmother making her family number three But when my Dad passed, she bailed on us completely

I am stronger and knowing that I have true friends on my side You don’t understand the happiness I have inside It’s like the sun is shining on the most heaviest of storms Or a rose that is so beautiful, you forget the thorns

I resemble a sapphire because of wisdom and virtue And the regalness of the sapphire’s royal blue I resemble an aster flower, that symbols love and perseverance With the most beautiful and intense lavender appearance

I am Nah-see-ah, it means Miracle of God I wasn’t supposed to be here, but that doesn’t make me flawed If I was born, that means I’m meant to be here If I do have a purpose it’ll soon be crystal clear

The toughest things, like school, are hard to complete But I won’t give up, not in a heartbeat I am many little things and different types of things from day to night I’m like a bird, always making sure to spread my wings before I take flight clarity