All Nonfiction
- Bullying
 - Books
 - Academic
 - Author Interviews
 - Celebrity interviews
 - College Articles
 - College Essays
 - Educator of the Year
 - Heroes
 - Interviews
 - Memoir
 - Personal Experience
 - Sports
 - Travel & Culture
 All Opinions
- Bullying
 - Current Events / Politics
 - Discrimination
 - Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
 - Entertainment / Celebrities
 - Environment
 - Love / Relationships
 - Movies / Music / TV
 - Pop Culture / Trends
 - School / College
 - Social Issues / Civics
 - Spirituality / Religion
 - Sports / Hobbies
 All Hot Topics
- Bullying
 - Community Service
 - Environment
 - Health
 - Letters to the Editor
 - Pride & Prejudice
 - What Matters
 - Back
 
Summer Guide
- Program Links
 - Program Reviews
 - Back
 
College Guide
- College Links
 - College Reviews
 - College Essays
 - College Articles
 - Back
 
A Different Princess
I am no Royal,
 but a Princess nonetheless
 Just call me Princess
 
 I wear not a crown---
 but a tiara only
 the Special can see.
 
 Clothed in denim,
 Black I love, but pink I like
 I wear boots, not heels.
 
 I am no useless
 maiden---imprisoned and
 beat by my own dress.
 
 Princess in disguise
 I am---many look at me
 not really seeing.
 
 A solid mind and
 a pure heart---I present as
 my precious treasures.
 
 Not Snow White, nor a
 Sleeping Beauty---I depend
 on myself alone.
 
 Sweet Prince Charming,
 please step aside--I am no
 damsel in distress.
 
 I fight my own wars,
 battle my enemies, and
 face my worst fears.
 
 I want to be a
 brave heroine---the girl that  
 is like no other.
 
 See not just my rough
 exterior---view past what
 your eyes have told you.
 
 Even now as I
  have changed---I still believe
 my dreams will be true.
 
 Magic is not just
 in fairy tales---I make it
 happen on my own.
 
 Don't underestimate
 or call me silly dreamer--
 prevail I will do.
 
 Do not attempt to
 change who I am---forever
 I will be Jasmine.

Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 6 comments.