"Maybe" by Mary Palmer

“Maybe” is a funny word.
Mom says it when what she really means is, “no”,
My friends say it when they're hiding something - keeping a secret
My mind repeats it when I’m doubting myself
Maybe you’ll fail the test
Maybe they’ll never be your friend
Maybe you’ll never be enough
But sometimes
My mind repeats it hopefully
Maybe I’ll do well on the test
Maybe they’ll be my friend
Maybe
Just maybe
I’m enough