Past Monster, Present Me

I could shut it down in a minute,
I could turn off all the feelings,
And rid myself of all the hopes and dreams,
I could pack my stuff,
I could disappear and you'd never hear from me again,

At least I could once upon a time,

I could say whatever popped into my head,
I could spin a phrase and run anyone off,
No matter how patient they claimed to be,
I could tear down the mightiest man,
I could smile and walk away easily,

At least I could once upon a time,

And now I couldn't bare to hurt a fly,
I just sit here and write,
To gain some perspective,
To seek wisdom in my own head,
Before I say something I'll regret,

Once upon a time,

I was starry eyed,
With a wicked smile,
I'd hurt someone just because they hurt me,
Now I don't see the point,
In hurting others when I'm hurting.


By: Alyssa