poems from the heart

Little Me

Little me was a sweet child

She thought the world was a good place

She thought a smile and a helping hand were common place

But the world was not a good place

And smiles turned into frowns

Little me played by the rules

She asked for permission for anything

She respected everyone and anyone

But the world never played fair

And she had to learn new tricks

Little me loved to talk to people

She told them her joys and sorrows

She told them her dreams and aspirations

But the people didn't care about what she said

And she turned into a quiet girl

Little me loved to sing

She learned lyrics of her favorite songs by heart

She sang songs to whoever was around

But nobody cared about her voice

And she decided to stop singing

Little me was a voracious eater

She ate anything served on a plate

But the food got her fat

And fat was not beautiful apparently

Little me was a chubby child

She received multiple compliments

She was told she would grow up to be like her mother

But pop culture said fat was ugly

And she starved herself to skinny