Welcome everyone to my very own one-man circus side show
My first act features Surprise me! The disfigured freak from the 21st century
I wasn’t always disfigured, there was a time where I was free
I used to sprint through meadows with my arms spread out like wings
My fingers tips flew across the tops of those white headed dandelions
Forcing its seeds up into a waltz as I yelled Mommy look it’s snowing
But during my development from child to teenager I suffered from a serious accident while internet surfing
My running form is now a hunched over mess on a desk
My fingers only soar across a keyboard as I reply to a text
My wings made of dreams have been clipped by reality
But moving on to my next act where I am the amazing escapee
I will be unshackling myself from these chains made not from titanium or silver
But from stereotypes, expectations, and lots of peer-pressure
This stunt may seem like a giant endeavor but trust me I’m ready
I’ve spent a life time breaking free of status quos and insecurities
My final trick of the night is led by me the spectacular sword swallower
I’ve learned to keep words shoved inside throat
Even as they slash against my wind pipe in an attempt to burst out
During my performance I will be choking down these razor blade phrases
Because heaven forbid a girl like me should ever challenge the way society is
Thank you everyone for coming to see my various circus acts
I take great pride in my work
After all it’s what keeps me alive and my sanity intact
