I did not choose the colour of my hair.
I did not choose my problem with my feet.
I did not choose to suffer in the heat.
I did not make this beat.
I did not choose the shoes I wear.
I have not eaten a piece of pear.
I did not choose my school.
I did not choose to rule.
I cannot choose the summer days.
I cannot choose people’s praise.
I cannot choose what’s for dinner.
I cannot choose what I desire
So I will choose to do the deeds.
So I will choose to play with beads.
So I will choose to eat the beans.
So I will choose to wear jeans.
I’ll choose to be smarter and stronger.
I’ll choose to eat more food.
I’ll choose to beat more
But I’ll choose to be me.
by Alex Hogan
