I'm No Longer Who I Used To Be

I’m stronger than the girl I used to be

I no longer want to die

No longer cry myself to sleep

I no longer hide every part of myself that was “weird”

I no longer sit in silence even when I want to shout

I used to be shattered now i’m only cracked

I used to be walked on but now I can speak up

I’m not perfect but who’s supposed to be

I’m imperfect and that’s what makes me me

I’m louder than i used to be

I was scared of speaking out and speaking my mind

I was afraid of scrutiny I was afraid of criticism

Now I stand tall and proud

I speak my mind and share my art

Give me your criticism and maybe I can change for the better

I’m not the girl I used to be huddled in a corner with only a book as my friend

Now I sit where I want to and talk to my friends no fear of rejection

Just a fear of not knowing what would happen  if I didn’t try

Younger me would have a heart attack if she could see me now

But I also know she would be proud for i’m doing all the things she wished that you could do

I’m wearing crazy clothes and going with how I feel

I'm talking to other people and having fun

I'm going outside and playing games

No covering up and changing who I am to suit other people

No me and my past are one this nothing is holding us back

I got her back and she got mine and together we’ll rule the world