Rhinos seem so hard.
With skin that never cracks.
I'd never make a Rhino.
My hide is tissue thin.
Don't remark on my strength.
I'm superhero strong.
With character and drive that startles most.
My girliness is deceptive in areas of smarts and courage.
But your words will scar and burn me.
And my tears are easy fast.
My worries reach canyon depths.
With broken sleep and aching mind.
Of what was meant and what you thought and if I'm liked at all.
And age and knowledge has no comfort.
I know I'll never change.
But that's ok, I'll deal with it.
For I know I feel.
I know I care and empathise and cry.
And in our world of hardness, I'd rather live and feel and grow.
I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way!
*Title "borrowed" from Jewel.
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