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Growing Up

Growing up,

The journey started,

Ever since middle school

When I was 11 years old

Immature and Self Conscious

I was really chubby and my face were full of pimples/acne

Worrying what other people thought of me

I'm still confused what I want to be when I grew up

An art teacher, a fashion designer, interior designer

I don't really know, honestly. Confused.

I became more of a tomboy, less of a girly

It was really devastating and tough at that time.

It ****** and stinked.

I had to take responsibility, independence, and

Taking care of myself, loving myself no matter what circumstances

Until high school

When I was 16 years old

I got freedom

I could where whatever I wanted

But, it had to be appropriate for school

I wore short skirts

I became more girly, less a tomboy.

I grew out of it, I grew up.

I was happy, confident and responsible

I experienced great things, more than I could've ever imagined.

People come and go, but memories stay forever

I loved it

It still is until now

I can't believe it

I think that I want to be a poet

When I grow up.

Suddenly, I had the urge and the courage to write poetry.

Which I have to deal with

That was the end.

Then, I could have my life back

Finally, I moved on from being a girl to an independent woman.

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