I Am Not/I Am

I’m not the girl who looks like she stepped out of a magazine. I’m not tan, my hair isn’t long and blonde, my teeth aren’t sparkling white, and I’m not what you would consider “skinny.”

I’m not the girl that you want to take to the nicest restaurant in town.

I’m not the girl you’re dying to introduce to your mother.

I’m not the girl that will effortlessly charm all of your coworkers.

I’m not the girl that you meet and immediately become infatuated with.

I’m not the girl you think about years after we broke up.

I’m not the girl you chase after.

Now that I’m done telling you about the girl I’m not, let me tell you about the girl I am.

I’m the girl who will make you laugh.

I’m the girl who will cook your favorite meal when you’ve had a bad day, or just because I want to.

I’m the girl who will want to impress your friends because I know how important they are to you.

I’m the girl who will make playlists for you because so many songs remind me of you.

I’m the girl who will support your art and be your biggest fan.

I’m the girl who doesn’t care what we’re doing as long as I’m spending time with you.

I’m the girl who will love you.

-Meredith Galyon