Poem: Because I Am

By Sheena Sheppard

You can call me beautiful
Yes, you can, because I am
But don’t forget to call me intelligent

You can call me pretty
Yes, you can, because I am
But don’t forget that I am strong

You think I’m cute
You are right, because I am
But don’t forget that I am independent.

In fact I’m gorgeous, graceful and sweet
The same me
That’s resilient, ambitious, hardworking, unique

So yes, you can call me beautiful
Yes, you can, because I am.