Try To Be Me

Don't hate me because I'm smart

Or because that guy likes me

Don't be angry at the things I can't help

It's not like I chose to be like this

It would be nice to be able to walk down the hall

And Not have boys comment on my body

Or sit in the lunch room

And not have everyone think I am a traitor

I'm sorry I didn't sit with you

Please don't be mad

It would be nice to have friends

Who love me for me

And as soon as I think I've found my place

More people get upset with me

It sucks to be popular

I don't want to be watched

I try not to be wanted

I just want to fit in

Standing out was fun for a while

But If I knew It would lead to this

I never would have done it

I have more friends than ever

But I don't know who's true

Yeah, guys like me

But that's not all it is

They don't like me for me

They like me for my social status

They like me for my looks

And I find the one guy

I feel like myself around

And they judge me for it

I'm constantly being criticized

Always being watched

They keep on comparing me

And I want it to stop

Popularity's not what they make it out to be

And I really just want to 

Try to be me

Author's Note

I've been on both sides, and each sucks just as much as the other one, so think about it

Reviews

[Falling Leaf.]

Fitting in, especially in high school, is like Pandora's box to me. Just keep far away from it. You just go in there every day being your complete and whole self, and those who love you for you will come like bees to honey. I'm not particularly an expert on the popularity department, but believe me, there are a whole lot of phonies out there, and they're nothing but trouble. Anyway, your piece is great--relatable, especially as a teenage girl. Thanks for sharing.


Carry on!

[Annabelle Lee]

thank yo for reading

[Pax]

fitting in is always a challenge...popularity brings a lot of mischief and gossips about you that sometimes a little over the top... seems like you have a rival in that category... so you better do what ever it takes to make you a better person... dont let judgement let you down... i know its hard...believed me i know... i handle judgement every other day of my life... help when ever you can..look for a friend that is worth to be with...see a person behind those ugly/pretty facade then you'll see who's real or not...

"Don't be angry at the things I can't help"
~ yes you can.. dont be a stupid full of yourself person... sorry about that... but if your pretty then spread beauty to everyone(in your inside and out)...everyone is beautiful... dont outshine each other on the popular list..be just right.. be the person just enough for everyone to see the real you.. sorry again if i say something bad..

if someone think your a traitor then prove them wrong... or if you have done something that makes you one..then make another move to prove them that you have change..be the good person i think you are...

be well my friend.. hope i help in some way...

[Baby Ricochet]

Jealousy. Great Job

[Annabelle Lee]

thank you

[Brittany]

I'm sorry :( I would not know what your going through as I don't happen to be a social butterfly.

Another fan-tas-tic poem. Hope you find the place you feel you shine :)

[Annabelle Lee]

Well, I HAD found it, but unfortunately I have to leave them this school year, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR maybe I don't want to be a butterfly, I could be a tiger, tigers are nice, right?

[Brittany]

BAHAHAHA I happen to have an aunt that is obsessed with tigers

[Annabelle Lee]

Gotta love the big cats