I know I am young.
Yet I want to stride.
I have goals in life
I wish to complete,
And pray I might.
Just let me be an author.

I know I am small.
Yet I wish to be big.
To tell people my stories,
And not just in poetry.
Just let me be an author.

I know I am not even a teenager.
Yet I still have feelings.
I have crushes, disappointments,
And yes, I have felt love.
Just let me be an author.

I know I may not get what I want.
Yet I can still try.
I can try to be an Olympic softball player.
Or maybe a amazing actor.
Just let me be an author, also.

I know many people do not know my name.
Yet I keep meeting new ones.
And one day I will be the star.
One day.
Just let me be an author.