14

i am 14.

i have ocean blue eyes with golden rings.

i stare at the ground.

i have freckles on my nose that spread to my cheeks when the sun kisses them.

i wear pressed powder.

i have mousy brown hair that is cut at my shoulders.

i put yellow streaks through it.

i have a crooked smile and perfect teeth.

i sit alone.

i am 5 feet of insecurities.

i learn to dance in my room.

i listen to the radio.

i am friends with book characters.

i dream in the pages.

i make jokes so you’ll laugh at them.

i find my strength.

i write words so you’ll be satisfied with knowing me.

i find your weakness.

i hide inside baggy jeans and blue sweaters.

i live in a purple world.