"I Am"

I am one of the "little rock 9"
I wonder if I'll make it through this
I hear the hate in their voices
I see the pain on their faces
I want to be accepted
I am one of the "little rock 9"
I pretend I do not hear them
I feel their deep hatred
I need to be accepted
I worry for my life
I cry myself to sleep
I am one of the "little rock 9"
I understand it will get easier
I try my best to smile
I hope for a better tomorrow
I am one of the "little rock 9"