Who Am I. Poem by G.S Ortiz

If you think I'm better than you....

Let me say that I am not.....

I'm not better than you....

I'm not as smart as you...

I'm not as good looking...

Not as funny....

Not as patient...

Not as tolerant...

Not as clean....

Maybe not Latino enough..

In fact my own mother once told me that I wouldn't even look good in a suit made of gold.....

Do I think I'm better....

No.... I live by the tolerances and good nature of those who are willing to love me despite all of those flaws.

G.S. Ortiz