Do You Know Who I Am?

Do you know who I am?
I'm hopelessly confused because you barely know me and you've cast me aside.
Do you know who I am? Do you know I'm insecure; that I shrink away and hide from prying eyes?
Do you know what I dream of? Do you know that I sing, about all the things I feel inside?
Do you know that I'm lonely, but never away from the hurtful words that cause me to cry?

Do you ever fear the hateful stares from others, or constantly worry about how you look?
Do you ever wish you could stand up for yourself, and take back the self-confidence the enemy took?
Did you know that, if I could, I live my life as my own book?
I'd write out my story, however I want, and feel safe where no one would think to look.

Did you know that I'm wild and crazy and free?
Did you know I'm only that when others allow me to be?
Did you know that I'm creative, enthusiastic, and bright?
If you took the time to really know me, I would think that you might.
I get hyper and silly, and sad and depressed, just like any other human would.
But according to others, it's weird that I do, so it's clear that I'm terribly misunderstood.

I have a family and I have friends, though you may tease me and say that I don't.
The difference between you and I, however, is that I choose my friends for who they are and you won't.
I don't have friends that put me down, that use me for money or popularity.
I have friends that are kind and true-hearted;  friends that like me for me.

I am funny and entertaining and I am kind, stop pushing me away and I'll prove that it's true.
If you'd just give me a moment, of your limitless time, in return I'll get to know you too.
I may say I don't care, about the things that bother others.
But in reality, they keep me up and awake at night.
If I were afraid or sad or troubled, I too, would want others to feel for my plight.

Do you know who I am?
I'm hopelessly confused, because you say that you know very little so far.
Do I truly know you?
Sadly, I don't, but I'm willing to try and learn if you are.

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This is an original poem by myself! That means all rights to this writing works goes to me, whether it is officially published or not! I get rather upset when other people try to take credit for the work I did. So, please be respectful and ask for permission to use my work. :)