What a Year Can Do to You

A year can do a lot to someone,

As it did to me.

It’s impossible to go through an entire year,

365 days,

8,760 hours,

525,600 minutes,

Without changing.

 

This time last year, I was small

In regards to personality and expression.

I hid myself away,

Talked to few,

And lied when I was asked, “how are you doing?”

I avoided the spotlight,

Never spoke over anyone,

Or offered an opinion.

 

I couldn’t afford to give

Pieces of myself

to an uncaring universe

That would do nothing for me in return.

 

A year has passed.

I’ve grown.

I talk without restraint.

I become outspoken in debates.

I give my opinions freely and when wanted.

I answer honestly when asked how I am.

 

Despite the universe

And it’s apathy,

I have given pieces of myself

To everyone I meet,

Expecting little

To nothing

In return.

 

A year ago,

Every piece of me

Was kept tightly locked

Away.

A year has passed,

And my rambling mouth

Has so many things to say.

This poem is about: 
Me

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