Poems

Poem 8

Oh how times have changed.

Life as we know it just isn't the same.

I used to be fragile, now I'm strong.

I've learned life isn't a fairy tale, things go wrong.

I used to be shy, now I speak up.

I don't pussy out when things get tough.

Times have changed, I'm not the way I was before.

I'm not a mat you see at the door.

You want me? Earn me.

I won't stay long if you don't deserve me.

Fight for me, show me you're worth it.

Don't be the type to throw a fit.

Times have changed, I'm better now.

I've improved in so many ways, but you'll never see how.

You fucked me over but that's okay.

Now I'm seeing better days.

I've changed a lot, you won't do it again.

I wouldn't dare call someone like you a friend.

Times have changed, you'd be surprised.

There's no fear when you look in my eyes.

There's bravery, I'm a new girl.

Never again will you throw my life for a whirl.

If you saw me now, you'd run in fear.

Where's the old me? She sure as hell isn't here.

She's grown up, unlike you.

She's not afraid of the things you used to do.

She's a fighter.

The steps she takes are lighter.

She's happy, she's bouncy, she's in love.

The life she has now is a gift from above.

She is me, and I'm someone you can't hurt.

You treated me like shit, now I leave you in the dirt.

I didn't lose you, you lost me.

Look for me in everyone else, I won't be found, you see?

Nobody can replace this loyal, precious heart.

That's something YOU should've realized from the start.

Now I'm gone, never coming back.

Never again will you give me a panic attack.