My Change

I never knew how it felt to be strong; when I was weak To smile when life felt bleak How difficult it is to love yourself When you're full of self hate There was nothing that changed the scene By then, there wasn't a Beyond The Scene Before there was a spark of light, All there was, was a blanket of darkness Surrounding me all the time That, unfortunately was my plight. A world full of hopelessness; not knowing how to carry on That was my life. You tend to not appreciate love When you don't see the hate Then the meaning of a smile and laughter Is long forgotten What was once your heart is now abate. I know now of strength and courage, To fight to learn things right. To pick yourself up when dealt with blows To hold your head up high and fight It's no picture of a mirage. Change starts from within. I was someone I didn't like, I was a lost soul and utterly defeated. I'm still finding myself But I'm starting to be someone I like.