I am grateful
For the hair
That grew me out
Of normal
Inching me into other
The stubborn sprouts
That made me feel
Unlovable
And helpless
That gave me an outsider’s perspective
All around my lips
Pointing out my chin
Tucked into my neck
Screaming from the edges of my underwear
Poking out of the straps on my sandals
Curtaining my belly button
Standing strong under my arms
All creeping reminders
I don’t neatly fit the mold
What once
Stole my voice
Is now my inspiration and strength
The rules don’t apply to me