Identity

Josie Hunter

  If I can’t be me

then who will I be?

What’s the point in faking it if you’re not a good actor?

I’m fucking EXHAUSTED!

My essence, peace, and joy are

up for sale—

I refuse to sell them for your exorbitant expectations.

I’ve outgrown your narrow restraints.

Matter of fact, I was never meant to fit them!

You were obviously searching for a weaker, more susceptible person.

I didn’t fit the job description.

So, I didn’t fill out the application.