I have been influenced by time <br />Everyday I wish the day away <br />Then I wonder where the time has gone <br /> <br />I have been pressured by society <br />To be someone that I am no <br />I just want to be me <br /> <br />I have power over my own thoughts <br />To achieve my goals that I have set <br />I will accomplish my lifes plan <br /> <br />I have been swayed by friends <br />To do the things that I wouldnt do on my own <br />I have experienced new territory <br /> <br />I have been controlled by many <br />Unable to freely express emotion <br />I have learned to not be a victim <br /> <br />I have been manipulated by strangers <br />Asked to give too much to fast <br />I have learned to guard my emotions <br /> <br />I have been persuaded by love <br />To love so deeply that I give it all away <br />I have learned to love myself.. <br /> <br />I have been influenced.....<br /><br />Tina Shanteler<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-have-been-influenced/
