Used To Be

I used to be adorable

but now I do the adoring

I used to be precocious

but now I want my flowers to bloom slowly

I used to say the cutest things

but now I temper my wit with knowing

I used to be so smart

but now I am trying for wisdom

I used to pose for anyone

but now I am camera shy

I used to think the world was so huge

but now it is at my fingertips

I used to wish I was older

but now I am happy I am not

I used to insist I was always right

but now I give that gift to others

I used to feel greatly loved

but now I am a great lover

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