you should just remember me as that kid
who likes to infuse everything with tea
whose laugh was loud before she covers it
who eats so little but crave for so many

because in reality,
i am that kid, smacked dab in the city
who just learned how to control her own feelings,
after years of uncontrollable thoughts.

i wasn't such a cheerful kid.

but i am, to all of you.

so do me a favor.
remember the parts of me
that i showed (only)