School

Why can't you be more like your sister?
(Because I'm not her.)
Her work is always neat.
She brings it in on time.
(She doesn't have to try.)
Why can't you be?
(Because I'm ME.)

Dont you understand?
She's the clever one,
The one who will go to university,
Be the high flyer,
The one with brains.

I'm just me,
Useless,
Living in her shadow.
I can't match up.
I don't try anymore.
I dread reports,
Parents' nights
At the same school,
With the same teachers
Who teach her,
Who expect more of the same,
Then get me.

Why can't you be
More like your sister?
I don't want to be!
I want you to love me
For being me.