What am I, really?

I am more than the outer appearance you can see- 

the smile, the eyes, and the figure

you pass on the sidewalk everyday

I am the thoughts running through my mind

and the values I hold deep within my heart

My body is merely a shelter to

protect the spirit that thrives within it.

i am not an item to be observed and rated

I am here to challenge you, make you think,

give you perspective

I am here for deep conversation and debate and heart-to-hearts

The body gets me where I need to be,

but my soul is what gives me the ability to live.