The things I have left behind, are the characteristics of my past self The toxicity, the pain, the anger The rage that was constantly staked into my heart The despair of the baggage I had left upon my peers The hate I had in my heart for my own self. I never knew how terrible things were until I got to a better state mentally So as soon as I was able to, I left my past self behind And I grew into this new girl With love in her heart towards everyone surrounding her And even better.. Love for her own self. The hate and anger was replaced by positivity and joy.