I Know

Thoughts from a Teenage Girl

Penelope Rain, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Feb 26, 2009 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."

I know that I should be someone to look up to, but
What if I need someone to look up to?

I know that I am not perfect, but
Why do you expect me to be?

I know that I should have all the answers, but
What happens when I have a question?

I know that I should be there for you, but
Are you there for me?

I know that I am mortal, but
Why do you expect me to do the impossible?

I know that I should have dreams, but
What happens when they don't come true?

I know that I should be open, but
What happens when I have a secret?

I know that the grass is green, but
Am I strange if I see a different hue?

I know that I should be myself, but
Why do you get angry that I'm not you?

I know that I should have goals, but
What happens when I don't succeed?

I know that I should work hard, but
When happens when I get tired?

I know that I should die for you, but
Would you die for me?