Hidden Beauty

Why me this is a curse not a gift I have NF-1 When people look and ask me what is that on my arm I change the subject At school it is real hard I feel I'm disliked by the other kids I was so different it doesn't help that I'm shy The kids would all point and laugh Walking down the hallway To any class I have the type where I get tumors That mess up my skin. I've always tried to be the normal one Hiding this curse Keeping my sleeves down I'm the only one in my family that has it They don't really know what It's like My family says not to be discouraged I keep my poker face on so everyone thinks I'm brave When the truth is I can barely look at my face in the mirror My boyfriend whom I love so much Says I'm perfect the way I am I love to hear him say that cause it gets me through the day I'm 20 now and trying to except it I'm barely holding up But I'm moving forward To make the best of my future