It was different then

A lifetime ago

She used to smile 

And laugh

Not holding 

The weight of the world

Up 

By her shoulders

Not standing on the 

Outside

Looking in

Who is that girl in the pictures?

Without a care

She didn't know what tomorrow 

Would bring

And trusted that 

The sun would always rise

And good would always prevail

But 10 years gone 

And life held other plans

She's realized that 

Even though life 

Held potential

It can all disappear in a moment

One minute in time 

Can forever 

Change 

The course of your future

And now 

This has become

Her reality