Always told how to act.

Always told how to think.

Always told how to feel.

Always told who to be.

A time of independence

Brought learning,

Discovery.

It was tough.

Got in lots of trouble,

But a lot of learning

And growth took place.

I still struggle,

But I know who I am.

Made stronger by faith-

God on my side.

I have become more mature,

And I still have

Farther to go.