You get to dance freely
while I curve my body
forward,
not knocking into things,
not talking in bold and italics
underlined;
revised and stamped for
approval to leave my lips.
I stand out enough.
I can’t be the misplaced font
on that white page.
I have to leave enough
space
so you don’t feel threatened.
Sydnee Banks is a junior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and minoring in Sociology. Her future goal is to work for nonprofit organizations and charities across the globe. Writing poetry is a hobby of hers because it allows her to tap into her creativity.