Different

I wrote this one night (I have symptoms of insomnia) with only a book light to see.

Why am I different?
Straight A’s, gifted,
“Smart Girl”
I hate that nickname!
Why am I different?
Left-handed,
Crazy & Genius
Why am I different?

Other girls are only
Thinking about where to
Get their hair and nails done,
While I think about how
This body is not me,
It’s my spirit inside.

I sometimes
Feel lonely,
Like no one
Understands.