Small

When you look at me, you think “small”

When you think “small,” you think “weak”

When you think “weak,” you think “fragile”

But I am none of those things.

I am proud like a lion

And as gentle as the clouds

I am as strong as a tiger

But I am still small like a mouse.

“Squeak squeak” said the mighty mouse

Said no one in this century or the last.

Can I live long enough to become the hero instead?

Or, because I am small, is it still “cute” when I’m mad?

I smile when you point it out

I’ll even make a joke or two

But all it does is remind me

How small I am to the rest of you.

I can’t be fragile, I’m not easy to break

Frankly, I’m not allowed to be

Because of the fact that since I am small

That’s exactly what is expected of me.

Honestly, in a world so enormous,

It’s not that hard for anyone to feel small

But I don’t understand why I was cursed

To be the smallest person of them all.

When you look at me, you think “small”

When you think “small,” you think “weak”

When you think “weak,” you think “fragile”

And I might be some of those things.

Author's Note

5'0 is small to everybody around my school, and this is how I really feel about the height.

Reviews

[Crowley]

Rowrrrr...I have some small friends, all of which are stronger and able to cope better than any of my other friends. There is nothing wrong with "cute" "adorable" etc. but when you couple that with smart, strong, dedicated and loving, that is the recipe for an awesome human being. Loved the honesty and heart that went into writing this. Great job.

[Mercedes Childers]

Thank you so much. I know that nothing is wrong with small, but I am often judged by it. I can't do some things because quite frankly, I am "too small." I can't donate blood either because I am too small! But thank you for this review. Probably one of my favorites.

[Crowley]

There is so much more you can do though and I love your spirit, nothing small about that.