perception
often misguided
misinterpreted
deceptive
you want me
to accept it?
this misperception
of me
take some time
ask me questions
learn my lessons
open your mind
I am not just this thing
or that thing
not one or the other
I’m a mother
a student
a friend
a sister
a lover
a poet
an artist
I know
where my heart is
where my love lies
what makes my soul stir
I’ve learned my value
and my worth
you too,
should take a moment
soak it in
I am more
than just this thing
or that thing
more than
your misperception
of me.