I used to be

I used to live behind

my anger and shame

But now I am using my time

wisely to be done with all this irritating pain

I used to cry 

over silly things like guys

But now I am keeping my head up high

and trying to let my tears stay dry

I used to care about what people say

and what they think of me

But now I am not letting it get in my way

and letting their opinions be

I used to be those people that have no trust in themselves

and always depend on their friends&lovers

But now I am confident in myself

and able to think and act for me, not others

 I used to think having conflicts in life isn't the finest

and that life is all about fun&games

But now I am living life to the fullest

and learning new lessons even if they are lame

written by: Cindy Pham 

Mrs. Battaglia's assignment 05/13/09