Just Another Girl

Chasing Dreams

I actually just wrote this one. Its my first ever written then posted on here poem! I am actually crying on how personal and emotional it is for me. I hope you like it

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I wasnt born rich
I wasnt born into much
I was raised with kindness and compassion
Except for a few bumps
My house was loving and kind
Until it wasnt
When i was 14, i made a mistake
One that nearly ended me and my family
It still haunts me to this day
I was chasing a dream down the wrong path
The next four years were almost unbearable
A living hell
I turned to things I shouldnt have to cope
Until i turned 18
My dreams came true
And i flew so high
I was above the sky
Standing here now in front of you all
I realize i was chasing dreams
For that little girl who made an escape plan at age 9
For that little girl who put on a dress that was 5 sizes too big and called herself princess
For that little girl who dove into books because they took her away for a little while
For that little girl who felt ignored
For that little girl who felt abandoned
For that little girl who loved more than she could comprehend
For that little girl
I was chasing dreams of happiness
I was chasing dreams of running away
I was chasing dreams of finally being free to be me
I was chasing MY dream
And I will succeed