Who Am I? (by Michael)
 
Could someone tell me who I am?                                            
 
For I do not really know 
I call myself American
Since that is what I speak
But one could call me African
Since that is where I was born
But then someone could call me Surinamese
Since that is where I am
But truly in my heart Iím from no earthly place,
But really from above 
 
With my blonde hair, glasses, and my bible
I'll witness to the world
And when the time is right
I'll die for that belief
Not all the world is righteous
I'll acknowledge that myself
But when it comes to me
I will be strong and proud
For Jesus died for me
And I know all go to heaven
 
Some people call me "geek" 
Since I like to play computer
Those people tell the truth
Some people say I'm athletic and smart
I hardly can believe it
Some people call me "sleepy head"
Since I like to sleep forever
But I think each one of these
Makes me a separate person
Different from the people of the world
 
My strength is to turn peoples insults around
And make jokes at them instead
Some people laugh at my humor
Some people make faces
But I always tell them afterwards
How I am always kidding
But I never help a person
Who does something bad
So instead of helping
I hinder them instead 
 
Could someone tell me who I am
 
Michael is an 8th grade student at the American Cooperative School (as of 2002-2003 school year)