I have kissed I have loved I have cursed I have betrayed I have lied I have cheated I have screamed I have been lost I have been pulled over I have lost a job I have been ticketed I have hang out with drunks I have witnessed drugs I have driven at three in the morning I have wandered after dark I have snuck out of the house I have been stalked I have been abused I have been held I have slept with one I have contemplated suicide I have been ill I have had guilt I have had peace I have been overjoyed I have stolen I have friends I have enemies I have fears I have failed I have joys I have been in college I have taken classes I have failed classes I have succeeded I have dreams I have a job I have responsibilites I have given service I have traveled far I have been camping I have been in a car accident I have swum in the middle of the night I have worked physical labor I have been clean and pure I have been dirty I have been frozen I have fallen asleep at the wheel I have been accused of being a whore I have been accused of being an angel I have gossiped I have been raped I have been broke I have ran, skipped, kicked and bit I have been embarrassed I have laughed I have been pissed off I have changed diapers I have cooked meals I have mowed lawns I have written letters I have had regrets I have called others I have texted I have been threatened I have been protected I have been given a flower I have been sung to I have taken pictures I have been held in line forever I have flirted shamelessly I have splurged with my money I have, at times, felt like I've been rich. I have witnessed the birth of another I have created memories I have loved with all my heart I have had my heart broken I have survived. In this society I am a woman And yet, there is so much more in the future.... _________________________________ Everything I am doing right now is for more knowledge more stability more honesty What I'm doing now is to prepare for my future for my love for you