I once was young

I once believed

That my aspirations- though obstacles replete

Could be achieved

 

I once was young

I once had hope

That my future was bright

And my path would be an upward slope

 

I once was young

I once was led by my ardor

Whenever life pushed hard

 I pushed back harder

 

I once was young

I once had ideals

I once had a pep in my strut

Like a model in high heels

 

But I aged

And got spurned and spurned

And when I sought help

I got burned

 

So now I'm jaded

And my ardor tempered

My hopes faded

My ideals surrendered