i am worth as much as
the brothers and
sisters before me
were recognized for.
i am worth as much as
the tallest among saplings
and if i fall
you will not hear me
hit the ground
but you will hear and feel
my roots growing through
the soil beneath your feet
i am worth as much as
the susan and becky
who applied to my
position and then grew
angry because the black
girl was more qualified
than anyone else.
i am living out my fantasy
one and for all
i am back on my feet
and ready to begin again.
