to wear your
hair in a messy ponytail,
to apply your makeup in the dark,
or, even
better, not wear any.
&i.triple.dog.dare.you.
to avoid looking into a mirror for one whole
day,
to screw counting calories and eat whatever you want,
to buy a pair of jeans and not care what size they
are. &i.triple.dog.dare.you.
to listen to a band that nobody's heard of
and crazy dance around your room, with the windowswide open.
([ don't forget to sing at the top of your lungs.)] &i.triple.dog.dare.you.
to admit to your crush that you've been in love
with him forever,
to read a book even if you hate reading,
to write a poem or a song, even if it turns out to be
awful. &i.triple.dog.dare.you.
to, for once, just be yourself
and not care what anybody else thinks.