I Used to... Now I...

by Sebastian S., grade 8

I used to be lost. Now I am found

I used to be negative. Now I am positive

I used to be shy. Now I am bold

I used to wander. Now I wonder

I used to see a dark tunnel. Now I see a light at the end of the tunnel

I used to hear silence. Now I hear buzz around me

I used to not want help. Now I know help is what I need

I used to be unsure of what I want. Now I am focused on what I want

I used to have problems. Now I have more

I used to want to be like everyone else. Now I know I am special and unique

I used to be selfish. Now I see around the world

I used to be but now I am.