I May Not Be

I may not be all that you expected
But I am more than you ever dreamed of

I may not be passive and quiet
I have no desire for the qualities thereof

I may not be the girl next door
I’m flashy, jazzy, a brilliant shining star

I may not be skinny and athletic
I think my soft curves are better by far

I may not be homey and domestic
To me those things are a bore

I may not be introverted and sedate
But I’m passionate, unique and so much more

I may not be like those safe plain girls
They can’t compete with my sharp tongue and wit

I may not be one to follow everyone else
I’m independent and headstrong - wouldn’t like that one bit

I may not be one who bends and obeys
I’m an equal partner who’ll walk by your side

I may not be agreeable every day
But I’ll be loyal though life’s low and high tide

I may not be Mother Theresa
But I have a heart as big as the day

I may not be those things you anticipated
But I wouldn’t have it any other way

Author notes

Thanks to author losthopesanddreams for the inspiration and title of this poem.
Written August 21st, 2006

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A contest entry

Tell me about yourself!! by Random Thoughts. 450 points, ended March 11, 2007, 13 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
The X Chromosome (700 POINTS) by Shahrazad. 700 points, ended December 6, 2007, 25 entries
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Shahrazad
November 27, 2007

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I adore your genuine confidence that speaks through this poem. So many girls aren't and it's quite a shame. Your ryhme seems effortless- kudos to you for that. This was an enlightening read. Thanks for entering it in the contest!
Random Thoughts
March 11, 2007
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I loved how you have written this the style with 2nd and 4th line rhyme it weas flowing so well and I couldn't work out why till about half way through, awesome!!
I also like the negative, positive sequence, very different,

Thanks for sharing and best of luck in my contest,

-Brenden
LostinLove399
August 26, 2006
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I like it, and your welcome for the inspiration for this, I'm glad my poetry inspires you to write some and gives you ideas, Awesome job.
dance11
August 21, 2006
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Thank you for your comment. Right on target. As I've gotten older, I've stopped trying to be what others might want me to be & appreciate what I truly am. There's no pretense. Thanks again!
esroddo
August 21, 2006
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WONDERFUL
I truly enjoyed your poem, you sound so sincere. With the passion, to be your own person. And not be changed. wonderful.