I've come a long way in life. <br /> <br />I look at things differently, <br />from the way I used to. <br />I've become more ill-natured, <br />and I don't trust so easily. <br /> <br />I used to trust people so easily, <br />but I've been betrayed too much, <br />to allow myself to trust so easily. <br /> <br />I used to care about what others thought of me, <br />and I'd let people run me over, <br />and take advantage of me, <br />but not no more. <br />I'm done allowing people to run me over. <br /> <br />I used to hate the military, <br />didn't see no use for it, <br />but now I love it, <br />especially the marines. <br /> <br />I used to label myself, <br />but not no more. <br />I believe labels are stupid, <br />and only gives others rights to judge, <br />to judge others outside of their group. <br /> <br />I've come a long way, <br />and I've learned a lot. <br />I'm sure though, <br />that I'll learn even more, <br />throughout my years of living.<br /><br />Ninja Soul<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-ve-come-a-long-way/
