there seems to be this misconception
that you are only worth your intellect
and if you don’t understand
the printed variables on your papers
that there’s something wrong with you
and you are worthless
I want you to know this isn’t true
you are worth more than your GPA
and the hours you spent working on
that fucking essay
You are so much more than your teacher’s grades
and the questions you got right (you guessed)
and the awful things some students say
that you remember at 3am
don’t ever let the beating of your heart
be drowned out by study notes and essays
there is so much more to life than that missed “A”
don’t let the footsteps in the halls become a hurricane
and don’t let your bright gaze fall sideways
you are capable of anything you want to be
and more importantly
you are worth it to me.