The World I Always Knew

Many times I was called things which were not
pleasing to hear, but I never let that get in my
way. I had dreams of being somebody, but I
pushed them to the side because anybody can have dreams.
I always felt different about myself, but I couldnt
explain it. Being told constantly that I was different from
my mother never settled in until now. After finding myself,
I made myself a promiseto never let myself be lost again.
Diamond Crystal Hayes
November 25, 2004.