All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Change
I used to be a piece of black slate, blending into the background, too afraid to stand out
But now I am a glossy mirror, reflecting who I am with pride and embrace.
I used to be a cold, stiff glacier, frozen on the spot, awkward and unsure
But now I am a free flowing river, always in motion and not afraid of change.
I used to be the quietest wallflower, listening to all, yet never speaking a word
But now I am a chatty bird, mouth moving so fast, all words are jumbled together.
I used to be a lighthouse on shore, searching out at sea for what I wanted most
But now I am the most accurate compass, pointing in one clear direction, toward ambitious intentions.
I used to be what everyone else was, just trying to fit in, that’s all I wanted
But now I am just simply myself, just me–myself–and no one else.
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 1 comment.
17 articles 0 photos 23 comments
Favorite Quote:
"If your going through hell, keep going"<br /> -Winston Churchill