I once
Once I was a child, but now I have grown.
Once I was rich, but now I'm in debt.
Once I had self respect, but now I have reality.
Once I was free, but now I'm bound.
Once I had a future, but now I'm confused.
Once I was happy, but now I'm just alive.
Once I was nice, but now I'm human.
Once I was loved, but now I'm alone.
Once I could relax, but now I have to unwind.
Once I had vigor, but now I'm blunted.
Once I looked forward, but now I'll just reflect.
Once I thought the glass was half full,
but now I know the glass is almost empty.
Once I was innocent, but now I'm damned.
Once I was good, but now I just am.