The Good Ol’ Reliable by Tameyah Argudin I am reliable and driven. I wonder if I'll have a completely different persona when I grow up. I hear my best friend and I gossiping over some boiling hot tea that we got from social media. I see my old self congratulating and cheering me on for my achievements. I want to make my family proud. I am reliable and driven. I pretend that I'm in a perfect daydream consisting of purple and pink clouds, magical creatures, and some R&B music. I feel for the people who have less than me. I touch the mental scars that were left behind in my head to remind myself of where I came from and where I am now. I worry about how I’ll turn out in the future. I cry when I get stressed over things that aren’t in my power to control. I am reliable and driven. I understand that life isn't easy. I say keep on going, it’s going to be worth it in the end. I dream for a world with peace. I try to keep my feelings in check, but sometimes I struggle with them. I hope that the world gets better. I am reliable and driven.
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