I was not made to be less than

In a world where less than is celebrated

Less weight

Less inches

Less personality

I was not designed to be cut away

In a world where cutting away is the norm

Words cut

Punishment cuts

Fitting into boxes cuts

I was never meant to be tamed

I am a wildflower caught in a fancy garden

I long to unfurl my blossoms

But they keep cutting me into a shape

That’s not mine

That I was never meant

To be

I was meant to be added to

Built up

Encouraged

Supported

Slowly finding my form when all the added bits nestle into place