A Better Me Poem by alicia smith

I keep wondering what i will be like when im older
Will i stay the same, or will i just get bolder
I used to be this shy, quiet girl
Who always let people get the best of her
Treated her like she was nothin
Acted like they was too cool for her

But now ive grown up
I dont take it no more
If you screw me over,
You lucky i dont do the same

Im a smart girl that dont play games
Im too old for that
Those games are petty
Dont get into nothin with me
If you aint ready

I see through your lies
And no matter what
You oughta know
I got nothing to hide

Im real, Im strong, I can do for myself
I dont need a dude to flaunt his money
Neither do i need him to boast.

Im getting my education
Getting me a job
What i look like settling for less?

I see my sister and brother not trying they hardest
It makes me mad and just makes me get farther.
Then they will, Cuz i know i dont want to live under my mom
When i see her struggling and wondering when will there be a
Change in my life.

Naw im not going to let that happen
Im going to acheive what i must
In order that i can start my own life
And then maybe later on
Worry about being somebody's wife.