I’m Not Sorry

I’m different from you

You say I broke the mold

No—I made it

And that makes you upset

And really quite cold

I’m not like you

Who do you want me to be?

What is it you see missing in me?

I’m standing here without fear

So what is it that shakes you so

About that.

I’m strong

I’m brave

I step into fire

I run toward what scares you

If that makes you uncomfortable

I’m not sorry.

I won’t pretend

I won’t be who you want me to be

I am me

And always will be

No, I’m not wrong

No, I’m not messed up

I’m living a life you don’t understand

I’m not playing dress up

I’m strong

I’m brave

I step into fire

I run toward what scares you

If that makes you uncomfortable

I’m not sorry.

You want me to be like you

It would make it easier

Wouldn’t it?

Just be normal, be what looks good

But this isn’t about you

Not even close

This is my life

My home

What I want

Where I roam

I’m strong

I’m brave

I step into fire

I run toward what scares you

If that makes you uncomfortable

I’m not sorry

I’m not changing

I’m not yours to define