The Change in Me
I was Happy-go-lucky
Running around and enjoying life
Nothing but good vibes
Completely carefree, worryfree
A pleasant childhood
A happy family
A bucket load of blessings I didn’t even see
A small child unaware of her surroundings
Like a tiny sprout transforms into a towering sequoia
I grew and grew
I became empowered
And became the person I am today
A new person
Different from the innocent child of the past
Aware, alert, and attentive
With a purpose in mind, goals to reach
Little by little
The change in me happened
It was more than just my height
Change, deeply rooted in my heart and soul
Many instances in life changed me
There came a point, and instant
Where it struck me
The world isn’t always rainbows and sunshine
My mom watched the news
Sitting beside her, hearing about shootings, killings, tragedies
Processing all this in my little brain
Our world is a world of destruction
I came to realize soon enough
Bad things happen
People kill, people do wrong
I came to realize it all
And as I grew
I matured
I knew the difference: right VS. wrong
Not a child anymore