What a Year Can Do to You
A year can do a lot to someone,
As it did to me.
It’s impossible to go through an entire year,
365 days,
8,760 hours,
525,600 minutes,
Without changing.
This time last year, I was small
In regards to personality and expression.
I hid myself away,
Talked to few,
And lied when I was asked, “how are you doing?”
I avoided the spotlight,
Never spoke over anyone,
Or offered an opinion.
I couldn’t afford to give
Pieces of myself
to an uncaring universe
That would do nothing for me in return.
A year has passed.
I’ve grown.
I talk without restraint.
I become outspoken in debates.
I give my opinions freely and when wanted.
I answer honestly when asked how I am.
Despite the universe
And it’s apathy,
I have given pieces of myself
To everyone I meet,
Expecting little
To nothing
In return.
A year ago,
Every piece of me
Was kept tightly locked
Away.
A year has passed,
And my rambling mouth
Has so many things to say.