Just Me
I'm not the "Scum from Swartz Creek".
I'm not the "Geek from Gaines".
I'm not the "Brat from Byron",
but the stigma still remains.
I've worn so many labels
and I've lived up to them all.
Refuse to be on display.
I just can't take the fall.
If what you see is ugly,
or just not what you'd be,
try to see how important it is
that you be you and I be me.
I'm not the Scum from Swartz Creek.
I'm not the Geek from Gaines.
I'm not the Brat from Byron,
but the stigma still remains.
Copyright © Mary Nagy | Year Posted 2005
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