They Tell Me To Be...

They tell me to be a crash cymbal, bright, shimmering, and loud. I tell them I am a bass drum, deep, defiant, and dark. They tell me to be a drumstick, a leader, controlling, and commanding. I tell them I am the hands, taking in the rhythm fo life and changing it to beautiful music. They tell me to be the teacher, commanding, knowledgeable, and listening. I tell them I am the student, ever learning, stubborn, yet growing. They tell me to be a professional, excellent, amazing, and admirable. I tell them I am just an average person, doing something I love and trying to make it work.