fashionably late

yeah i know. 

i'm late.

i kinda suck

but this is me.. 

i'm never on time

my priorities are messed up, 

i sleep in,

and maybe eat too much.

i ask so much of others but hardly 

give in return.

i'm selfish,

callous,

and a little self critical.

but this is me.

and i'm real

i'm an open book.

someone who will never wear a facade

just to please you.

i've made mistakes

i make mistakes

i'm not perfect

and no one should be.

but in despite of all my flaws 

i take pride in being me.

i'm lucky,

lucky to be loved 

and lucky to be so passionate about 

caring for other people.

i love those around me

and even the ones who have hurt me.

so yeah, i know i'm late

and i kinda suck

but this is me..

and i wouldn't wanna have it any other way.

Madison Renee Peterson