Look Closely

I will not shave my legs

not because I am against it

but because being myself feels like my own act

of rebellion

I will not quiet down

let the world hear my pride and excitement

but I will not shout

let the world cower at the feet of my quiet rage.

I will not suffer

fools or otherwise

I will thrive with these cards that were delt to me

no matter how much the corrupt kingdom strikes

I will buy local

listen local

I will grow food

I will donate

I will help strangers

I will play music loudly and write even louder

I will be funny

and solemn

I will do my makeup camera-ready and my hair like a movie star

but look closely

I will not shave my legs.