It was the cold that bothered
everyone the most.
The watery green paint chilled
the female competitors.
The men jumped up and down and huddled
warming their egos
She stood away from her sisters and looked
to the enthusiastic Phi Kaps.
Her smile hid her subconscious envy as she wanted
to be welcomed into their ranks.
Over the squeals of excitement, she heard
her name whispered to others.
She saw one of the men quickly disappear
into the sea of bros.
“Penguin!” they yelled!
Immediately they swarmed around me, repeating
the word penguin.
Chests bumped into each other excitedly
as I felt a surge of warmth wash over me.
In that instant I could have cried,
but not from sadness or the bitter cold.
It was acceptance that I could feel
and I knew I belonged.
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