Such a devastating strain

To stay the same

To be predictable, unthreatening

Appease the status quo

To blend in

Not cause a fuss

Not say much

It may strange

…but

I can change

Growing is learning

…and learning is transformative

Do I have to stay the same?

I can change

…in any way

I can shape myself to be

Anything

I can mold myself like clay

Flow like a wave

Bend like the bamboo on a windy day

Adapt

Evolve

…and rise above the fray