Lost Innocence

By: Madisson Kingsley

I was young, innocent.

I never thought about boys, the future, or depression.

I only know that because I do think about those things now.

Boys were just there.

I knew they were there but I didn't care.

I now think about who will be mine, who will call me theirs.

The future was just a word.

A husband, kids, and a career.

Now, I know what I want and I can see that future for myself.

Depression was being sad.

Now, it defines some parts of my past.

Depression and I have a relationship that we work through every day.

Growing up has just begun.

I don't know all of the places I will go.

I have so much more to see and I will continue to learn along the way.