taking a stab at poetry

I wrote this in February of 2007. I've always been kinda fond of it, and here it is. Lemme know what you think.

I'm the girl that dances and sings in the grocery store while pushing her cart and shopping for canned peas.
I'm the girl that laughs inappropriately.
I'm the girl that just can't fight the giggles sometimes.
I'm the girl that will only tease you if she loves you.
I'm the girl that cries over some commercials.
I'm the girl that will never like the way she looks.
I'm the girl that believes that love never ends, it just changes.
I'm the girl that tries too hard to be your friend sometimes.
I'm the girl that just can't help it.
I'm the girl that doesn't just march to the beat of a different drummer, she boogies down.
I'm the girl that would do absolutely anything for someone she cares about.
I'm the girl that loves surprises.
I'm the girl that's trying to learn patience.
I'm the girl that's like biting on tinfoil sometimes.
I'm the girl that doesn't mean to be that way.
I'm the girl you probably don't notice in a crowd.
I'm the girl thats the most unique of anyone you know.
I'm the girl who would meet her man at the door wearing a bathrobe and a smile.
I'm the girl that thinks fart jokes are funny.
I'm the girl that can't stand to hear about children that hurt.
I'm the girl that will drive you crazy and make you like it.
I'm the girl that always throws her spare change in the salvation army buckets.
I'm the girl that buys girl scout cookies then gives them away.
I'm the girl your mom warned you about.
I'm the girl your mom wanted you to marry.
I'm the girl that swears way too much.
I'm the girl that laughs too loud.
I'm the girl that has way too much fun.
I'm the girl that acknowledges her insanity.
I'm the girl that wishes she were more.
I'm the girl that wishes she were better.
I'm the girl that wishes she were cuter.
I'm the girl that wishes she were smarter.
I'm the girl that's learning to be content with what she is.
I'm the girl that is tougher than shoe leather.
I'm the girl that is more delicate than spun glass.
I'm the girl who never stops daydreaming about a guy winning her a prize at the fair.
I'm the girl who tries not to be disappointed when every year, it doesn't happen.
I'm the girl who will laugh at you for being a dumbass only because she's been where you are.
I'm the girl who appreciates a good joke, especially when it's on me.
I'm the girl who has a poetic soul, but is embarassed to let it out.
I'm the girl who has something to say.
I'm the girl that should just keep it quiet.
I'm the girl that wants to be everything to someone special.
I'm the girl that fears that will never happen.
I'm the girl that watches Dumbo and cries.
I'm the girl who thinks that pop stars are obnoxious.
I'm the girl who secretly wishes she looked like them.
I'm the girl who will keep you entertained.
I'm the girl that will keep you guessing.
I'm the girl that's wild and free.
I'm the girl that wants domesticity more than anything.
I'm the girl who values photographs over anything.
I'm the girl who never got over her little-girl daydream about Prince Charming.
I'm the girl who calls herself a princess.
I'm the girl who feels like a pretender to the throne.
I'm the girl who is always up to something naughty.
I'm the girl who is always thinking up ways to make someone smile.
I'm the girl that wants to please people.
I'm the girl that frequently disappoints people.
I'm the girl who had her heart broken.
I'm the girl who never got over it.
I'm the girl that is thankful that it happened.
I'm the girl that wouldn't change a thing.
I'm the girl that wishes it were different.
I'm the girl that loves with all she has within.
I'm the girl that stands behind her self-made walls and cries out for someone to break them down.
I'm the girl who is worth the time.
I'm the girl people walk on by.
I'm the girl who always has a good time.
I'm the girl who always has a joke.
I'm the girl that thinks wrestling is funny.
I'm the girl that doesn't care what you think.
I'm the girl that cares what you think more than anything.
I'm the girl who wants to rebel.
I'm the girl who wants to fit in.
I'm the girl that's secretly shy.
I'm the girl that makes up for it by being flamboyant.
I'm the girl that cried the day Mr. Rogers died.
I'm the girl that was born to be a mommy.
I'm the girl that was born to be a wife.
I'm the girl that was born to be loved.
I'm the girl that never gives up hope.
I'm the girl that's lived to tell the tale.
I'm the girl that is a better woman for it.
I'm the girl with the mood swings.
I'm the girl that tries so hard.
I'm the girl who can make you laugh.
I'm the girl who can make you cry.
I'm the girl who just wants to be held.
I'm the girl who just wants to feel wanted.
I'm the girl who remembers what day it is, even if she pretends she doesn't.
I'm the girl who prays that you do, too.
I'm the girl that will be your rock.
I'm the girl that will be your safe harbor.
I'm the girl that will shelter you as much as possible.
I'm the girl that hurts when you hurt.
I'm the girl that still wants to play hide and seek around the house.
I'm the girl who will giggle herself silly if you chase her.
I'm the girl that loves without condition.
I'm the girl that wants a Lloyd Dobler, Johnny Castle and Jack Ryan rolled into one.
I'm the girl that still doodles her name in a heart from time to time.
I'm the girl that honestly doesn't care what you drive.
I'm the girl that is a lesson in contradictions.
I'm the girl that wants to be predictable.
I'm the girl that hates being predictable.
I'm the girl that's easy to love.
I'm the girl that's hard to love.
I'm the girl that could be everything you want.
I'm the girl who deserves a chance.
I'm the girl who just might be it.
I'm the girl.
I'm just a girl.

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