My Life in Numbers
17 came without a gift
16 passes quickly as if
15 did not promise it would get better
14 innocently believed in a brighter future
13 cowardly ran away from home
While 12 was afraid to end up alone
11 is confused by her body
10 is ready to grow up already
9 rejoices in the spotlight
8 begins to fear the plight
7 doesn't care about failure
While 6 is starting to taste the adventure
5 radiates confidence
4 outgrows the pretense
3 embraces a new kind of love
2 can't wait for the excitement above
1 laughs and smiles with no thought
While I discover that life is not what I was taught.
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