Pretty

I am pretty. I know, because everyone says so. I am so pretty that Hoodies and lack of makeup Translate as showing off Natural beauty- as confidence In the fact that everyone Will love me, Instead of disinterest... I am so pretty that Boys ask how old I am, And say, "Too bad..." Because I'm under 18. I am so pretty that My boyfriend doesn't like To kiss me in public Because everyone stares At the Hispanic boy With- The nerve!- To touch a white girl- And a pretty white girl, No less! I am so pretty that Any boy will flirt with me And when I remind them That I have a boyfriend, They protest, "But you're so pretty!" I am so pretty that When my best friend, A Muslim girl, Taught me how to wear A hijab, People asked why Would I ever cover up; They would say, "But you're so pretty!" I am so pretty That I know I could never Say that I feel lonely- People would just say, "But you're so pretty!" I am so pretty that When I'm upset, People will tell me, "But you're so pretty... You, know that, right?" Yeah. I know.