Because I Am Taylor

The clothes I wore were never mine
Tattered, torn, over sized
Not for lack or want or need
Name brand isn't for someone like me
Because I am Taylor

The makeup I wore was a sun-kissed face
Dirt as concealer with tan lines for necklaces
Adorned by a colorful array of bruises
Pretty isn't for someone like me
Because I am Taylor

The company I kept was a worn out book
Rand, Rowling, Lewis, Card
Any world any time away from this place
Parties? Friends? Not for someone like me
Because I am Taylor

The respect I'd accept was whatever I could get
As welcome as a doormat
A favor, a gift or request of any kind
Something in return? Not for someone like me
Because I am Taylor

Time passes, lessons learned, I gain a broader view...

Still accompanied by a worn out book
And perhaps adorned with a bruise
Clothing comfortable but slightly over used
The difference now is what I choose

I can demand your respect and look pretty too
Confident, strong, honest, valiant, true
Virtue, hard work, passion, can-do
Accomplished, educated, love, worth, creativity
Courageous, independent, mature, beauty
All for someone like me
Because I am Taylor