Why do I this conundrum face
When I stand out in a place
I feel uncomfortable in my skin
And all I try to do is fit in
I don’t want to be singled out easily
I want to merge with others imperceptibly
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But when with the crowds I seem to blend
When it appears I am following the popular trend
I have a yearning to break away
To distinguish myself from others in some way
I want to be recognized as an individual unique
Acknowledgment from others that I am special I seek
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I am looking for external validation
To make me feel better in each situation
That is indeed a sad state of affairs
I wish I could be someone who did not care
About fitting in or standing out, and simply be
In every situation, the real unpretentious me
I will have to work on developing a degree of comfort
In my own skin, such that being in either situation does not hurt..
Passion...unbridled 