I’m so glad that you think I’m funny So glad I could make you smile I’ve grown numb to it, it’s been Like this for a while

I went from ignorable To annoying From studious silence To raucous laughter

Before, It was Different. Before…

I was so glad my grades were good I was happy to assist With any schoolwork, I would quickly check it off the list

But here’s the thing about people: Smart kids pay the price No one likes to feel inferior Intelligence can be a vice

The fall (Or perhaps rise) From my pedestal Happened quickly

A straight ‘b’ student is Less intimidating, You’ll find

With the stress of schoolwork lifted My voice began to rise A wild, disruptive sense of humor Was something I realized

Here’s the thing - I don’t have to fit in the box No two words Smart girl Funny girl No one word Nerd Clown Can define me I can be everything And if I want I don’t have to be anything at all This That Was the only lesson I ever needed to learn