I'm not normal.

I'm normal to the point
That I sleep and wake
Like the rest of you.
I cry and smile
Like the rest of you.
I live and breathe
Long to die and live
Like the rest of you.

I am not you.

Nor am I him.
He who walks by
Looking the same
As the last one.

I am different.

And I love it.

I'm nothing special.
Don't think I am.
I may like boys
Instead of girls
But
I'm nothing special.

I put my pants on
One leg at a time.
I learned to walk
Before I ran.

I'm nothing special.

Speak if you will
To this empty boy.
Don't expect much
From this shadow.

Take my word.

I'm nothing special.

But...

I'm not like you.