Who I Want to Be

"Who I Want to Be"

Living day by day, one at a time,
Trying to see what the world has in store.
I know there are friends, family, joy and sadness,
But future satisfaction will take more.

Looking for success, love and life,
For actually having a voice.
Chasing all my biggest dreams,
And making my own choice.

I want to learn as much as I can,
And see the world's grandeur and all;
I want to travel where I've never been
And stand proud, steady, and tall.

I want to dream a little more,
Have my own, happy family,
Avoid being all I've grown to hate
And be who I want to be.

Note: This was written because I started thinking about how much I criticize some people and look up to others: scorning some and praising others. Then I remembered how a year or so ago I became what I hated without realizing it. And I don't ever want to do that again.

IDOMAD, 2007