Past, Present, Future

I was...

A young, foolish girl

Without a care in the world

I lacked maturity,

The wisdom to act selflessy

Only focused on myself,

Paying no mind to anything,

Anyone else

I am...

A young girl,

Who feels old beyond her age

Wisdom gained from

The ways of the world

Maturity acquired

While dealing with the cruelty of others

A girl hardened by adversity

I will be...

A woman,

Wise beyond her years,

Finally free to dream,

To leave the stifling walls

Acting as a gilded cage

A better, more fulfilling life,

Without its current strife