Get WEIRD

And now I step out of the crowd and I party on the other side
 

And no uptight sucker is going to tell me how to live my life

"You're SO weird."

I've heard that phrase for most of life.

When I was younger I got mad and felt insulted, but eventually I learned that being weird was a good thing.

It means you're brave enough to stand out.

You don't blend in like everyone else.

You march to your own beat.

You can speak your mind and be your own person.

Being like everyone else is boring.

When people find out I was born and raised in Wisconsin, they eventually find out I'm not your typical "Wisconsin girl."

I hate football.

I could care less about the Packers.

I'd rather watch soccer.

I despise the cold. I do not like a ton of snow, and you'll never catch me ice fishing or fishing in general.

I love to sit in the heat of the sun and read a book.

I could never hunt and shoot a deer or any other animal.

The deer are my friends. Seriously! There is a small pack of deer I feed apples to in a forest near my home.

Last summer they began to follow me around whenever I'd go hiking.

I love cheese, but I wouldn't be caught dead in a cheese head hat. (Yes, that's a thing, and it's a football thing. )

I don't listen to country music.

I'll never wear camouflage.

I like beer, but I'd rather have wine.

I'd rather dance all night then go to a bar and drink all night until I'm so drunk I cant walk.

I am not Polish like most of the population in Stevens Point and Plover.

I am Irish, German, English, Welsh and Bohemian.

I like to run free through the trees.

I like to create mischief and mix things up.

I like to make towers with candy and coffee creamer cups.

I like to leave long notes to waiters and waitresses.

I like to break out into an English or Irish accent with friends. 

I like to dance. (and dance whenever I can even if it's in wal-mart)

I like to cause trouble.

I like to go against the norm.

I like to go into dressing rooms and yell "Hey are you in here?" to see if I can get any responses.

I like to be wildly inappropriate. (Like slowly eating a banana or a popsicle or a pickle and staring a man down can be really fun!)

I like to be barefoot.

I like to make up backstories in my head about random people when I'm bored.

I really love to just make people laugh.  

I love Wisconsin and my home and I'll continue to be myself whether people like it or not.

Even when it's considered "weird"

In end, the truth is, none of what I am is weird. (maybe just crazy! ;) )

Embrace your "weirdness!"

You're a limited edition.

Let's get weird all night 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

You sound like a wonderful woman to me.
"I like to be barefoot.
I like to make up backstories in my head about random people when I'm bored.
I really love to just make people laugh. "
Being barefoot, laughter and good story. A perfect woman. I enjoyed the poem and thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[AaronFreitas]

I love your thoughts... especially that first stanza about being weird and different. Being weird just means there is something interesting enough about you to keep someones attention... and when you're bored to entertain yourself :) I've heard that way too many times haha... good work :)

[Kathryn Smith]

awww thank you! :D hehe!

[ANTO]

I liked the three wise Yodas at the Nativity - but beware - I think lucas might sue!!

Weird has become hip. (Do people still say hip?) lol
Kooky is GO ..(do people still say 'GO!') - hey Im a bit weird myself then.
Good for you Kathryn.

[Kathryn Smith]

Yes people still say hip. Especially HipSter. Haha!
Kooky is GO? I've never head that one! Looks like you're my kind of person ANTO!
It is a family tradition to sneak Yoda in the Nativity scene! Glad you like it!

[ANTO]

If hipsters say hip, do oysters say "Oi !!" and are shysters just timid?
What a worm-can you've opened Kathryn.
But you're telling me that Yoda wasn't present at the manger - oh come on, next thing you'll be telling me that Frankenstein wasn't their either...

;p

[wordman]

damn girl ,you rock i feel the same,well i`m not crazy about wisc,

[Kathryn Smith]

I wrote this after consuming too much wine I think. XD LOL At least it's still funny. :) Thank you! Why don't you like WI?

[wordman]

met a crazy woman from wisc,on a poetry site

[Riddhi]

Yes i am also called by many people"weird" even my own family members but i am proud of this title at least i am not like others, doing the same boring things....This is really a great work...Keep it up....

[Aero]

this was funny to read and very honest, well done

[Kathryn Smith]

Thank you! :)