Who were you

Before you started dreaming?

Who were you

Before the world told you who to be?

Who were you

Before you tried to live up to people’s expectations?

Who were you

Before you started wanting to be a successful person? Whatever that means.

Who were you

Before you started copying what others do, for the sake of being accepted by people who don’t even care about you?

Who were you

Before your parents decided your future?

Who were you

Before you started comparing yourself with people on screens?

Who were you

Before responsibilities started weighing your shoulder?

Oh, poor you little kid

You used to be so pure

I’ll find you

I’ll hug you

Let’s walk this unsteady road together

Side by side

I’ll never leave you alone, again.

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(This post was originally published on 12 October 2018)