I Am

As a child, I knew who I was

I was the one to take the first step

As the years went by, things changed 

The "Yes" became "Maybe"

The "I can do it!" became "should i do it?"

The fearless jumps became filled with fears of hitting the pavement

The one way outcome thoughts became a web of "what ifs"

The exciement of meeting someone new became a suspicion of what is their intention

 I am afraid of taking the first step 

As a teenager, I know who I want to be 

I want to be happy 

I want to not doubt

I want to take action, instead of observing

i want to face my fear 

I have to take the first step 

 

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monicaveney

I like this poem! I feel as though I can relate.

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