In 16 years

I have been to hell and back

I have built myself up

fallen down again

trying to rebuild

get threw it all

one more time

In 16 years

I have seen more harm than good

felt more pain than joy

I have faced tramua

tramua that

would make you hide

In 16 years

I have the knowledge

of the world

knowledge that i can hide

behind

knowledge I can fall back on

In 16 years

I have seen things

40 year olds

have not seen

I have learned lessens

I wish you would not have to learn

In your lfe time

But n 16 years

I have found the meaning

of family

of a true friend

I have learned that I am

strong

indepedent

and a fighter

Most of all

In 16 years

I have learned the meaning

of me

I may have a long way to go

But

I have survied these

16 YEARS!