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  Dating back when I was 16
    Now i'm 18 and about to graduate
         It feels so serene  
      Looking back to who I use to be
          It's funny because i'm so different
             I used to envy the popular girls
              Now I am one  
            I just had to tap into my inner confidence
                I used to be so insecure and everyone could tell
                    Now I hide behind a colorful mask 
                      painted so beautiful 
                         only I know when I have doubts about myself
                                I used to be chubby
                               Now I lost the weight the healthy way
                                   I can fit into jeans of a size 5 
                              I used to stress myself out about math 
                              I though graduating was so hard
                               Now I know it's in reach with the 
                                   help of tutor and some extra studying
                                   I used to fear my surroundings
                                   Now I welcome them no matter how hard 
                                             they seem
                                         I have friends who I trust now
                                        Instead of ones I fear won't stick around
                                           I've matured 
                                           I am ready for what's in store
                                             I am far better off emotionally
                                        I have the strength to step through
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