be.
two letters,
too many demands.
be better.
be smarter.
be perfect.
behave.
believe.
belong.
but what if i don’t want to be
that person.
what if i’m scared
i won’t be
the best,
the bravest,
or anything at all?
what if i just
want to be.
Sophie Lin is a rising high school junior from Southern California. She enjoys writing poetry and short stories that explore themes of personal growth, experience, and the complexity of life’s challenges.