Reawaken Recreate Revive

Sometimes I am sitting in class and just feel really weird.
I don't know exactly what it is that I am feeling.
Abnormal I guess
Its like the girl with the dreads who sits in the row in front of me.
She seems normal enough, in her own way. But is any of it real?
Her spidery hair, dolphin tattoos, wooden bracelets and earrings, just everything about her seems like a cliche.
The only thing that seems real about her is her face.
Her eyes seem welcoming but strong.
Her voice is firm and sure.
When you strip off all her image helpers what is she? Who is she?
She is confident.
Perhaps it is just a phase. Or maybe a front.
Something to hide behind or in front of.
But I'm sure that no matter what her reasons are she has a story.
A story that is hers and hers alone.
I have a story as well.  We all do.
At this point it is the beginning chapter once more.
This is a new year and what will I have to show for it?
Will I be as brave as the girl with the dreads?
Will I be confident enough to flaunt my beliefs or knowledge?
Can I actually gain that firm and sure voice in life?
Can you?
I hope so.
Heres to a new year.