Surprise

As I stepped outside
And felt the cool breeze,
I stood there remembering the hidden cuts
And bruises I got from that tree.
I step on the branch and think to myself,
There’s more to me than a clutz and a nerd.
As I start climbing I get higher and higher.
I hear the chitter-chatter of a bird.
I dare you to look
Just take a peek.
Maybe if you look hard enough
You won’t just see a freak.
Call me by my name.
Not geek.