I wish I was strong enough to say no <br />I wish I was strong enough to say yes <br />I wish I was brave enough to stand up <br />I wish I was brave enough to back down <br /> <br />I wish I was happy being taller <br />I wish I was happy being smaller <br />I wish I was at peace being loud <br />I wish I was at peace being quiet <br /> <br />I wish I was strong <br />I wish I was weak <br />I wish I was elegant <br />I wish I was me <br /> <br />All these things I wish I was <br />But most of all <br />I wish I could stop wishing <br />Wishing away my life <br />I am who I am <br />I’m not about to change <br />Be proud of who you are <br />That is what I have learnt <br />So now instead of wishing away my life <br />I decided to start living it.<br /><br />Natalie Clyne<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-wish-14/
