The Girl I left Behind

Dear younger self, 

Please don't be the timid self I was, 

Be the brave sport to make your dreams come true,

You were my only true love, 

the one who loves me truly,

Dear younger self, I am sorry.

For being the simple child and more difficult adult, 

don't give up your dreams for others,

work on your dreams when no one's watching, 

Dear younger self, I'm sorry. 

You taught me love, 

I left it for others' love, 

not knowing only I can love myself in the best way,

Dear younger self, I am sorry. 

You taught me life, 

it's about smile and joy, 

but I bartered my joys for others,

Dear younger self, please don't be too kind, too giving and loving, 

Be one of your own kind, 

Dear younger self, I am sorry.