What I Was, Who I Am

I used to be happy. Now I am happier.

I used to be a brave Indian, a dinosaur, a cougar, a dragon, a longhorn and a soaring eagle.

Now I’m a little fish in a stream of consciousness.

I used to teach yoga, but now I remind people to breathe.

I used to teach little children, now I teach big children.

I used to live in Texas, now I live on Earth.

I used to be a cookie. Now I am a monster.

I used to practice positive thinking. Now I expect nothing.

I used to affirm things and plan my life through 2020. 

Now I strive to live each moment as it comes.

I used to be a self-help book, now I am an epic poem.

I used to love deaf, dumb and blind men, now I love my dog.

I used to sell, now I have soul.

I used to sail, twirl, plea, battle and do ballet. 

Now I am.