+ I am a dangerous trend
A sign of adolescent miscalculation
Or else, a dark clawed thing
+ I am a shadow on the wall–
They have never seen my face
(I don't think they want to)
+ I am a talking point
An illustrative picture
A "what's wrong with"
+ I am a mistake is what they say
They are telling each other that I am a mistake
+ I am silent in their stories
When they talk to you about me, notice this– In their stories, I never open my mouth
+ I have learned to be sweet + good at this dance.
They would love me if they met me,
Smile at my elegant mask
+ call me the wrong thing when I turned my back–
But I am a dangerous trend
+ I am a shadow on the wall
+ I am still going to be here in the morning