Then and Now

I was…

Ugly
Dull
Poor
Abused
Hated
Rejected but
Happy
Naive
Playful
I was a child
I was a girl
God is not fair

I am…

Beautiful
Intelligent
Flush
I am praised
I am stronger
Survivor
I know life’s name
Learning to play its game
I’m growing
Love found me knowing
I found love
God is good
Forever

Tochi