I've also realized

The secret tensions and air of competition at school.
It's not a matter of being anti-social. The people I meet now, I approach with all due kindness and hope. I dont see it. Pushed away because you're in Science too? That you're my rival? You don't see this in arts at least... well some. My palms are facing upwards for everyone.
I don't look down at anyone.
Respect. me. for me. Not for petty assumptions or myths. Honesty -
You can ridicule, you can slur, you can snicker
Like a mirror.
I am your equal, our equal.

I hope you can see the reflection :)