by Mary Kay Toy
Born just like others- I was developing fine
I brought joy to my parents - the world seem to be mine
I was picked up and held and gently caressed
I liked all the attention - I must confess
I was watched for my antics as I crawled and I ate
I was cute as a bug - there was no debate
The tickles brought giggles producing a smile
But unfortunately it didn't last a long while
I don't know what happened - I just stopped in my track
To continue to develop was something I lacked
Stunted, I would no longer learn or grow
It was easier to stop than further to go
I built - just for me - a wall all around
Curled up inside so I wouldn't be found
Inside myself now - I felt safe all alone
No more was I soft but hard like a stone
Like inside a cocoon - just hiding inside
Turned inward - away from a world outside
I was just hanging on - I only existed
But life outside - without me - persisted
One day I was annoyed and pushed really heard
I hoped I'd tear down the wall and discard
I saw a hint of light peek through the crack
I missed what was outside - I wanted it back
A most difficult process - working diligently
Everyday - Every minute - I poked to break free
The more I pried - the more the light would stream in
I wanted out more than I wanted within
The opening grew bigger - I'd have to squeeze through
Everyone cheered - hoping that's what I'd do
Painful to squeeze - I'd slip back to my comfort
Intent to move forward but sometimes revert
But my work pays off - as I'm always emerging
The world and I are forever converging
I'm developing at last - I feel I could fly
I'm alive and to others - I try not to be shy
Not exactly a social butterfly showing my charm
On others I may land - but I mean them no harm
I see people admiring my various colors
Especially how I seem to differ from others
But what's not known - is my continuos fight
What's easy for some - I must use all my might
Yes, I am fragile and I need tender care
A characteristic - we of beauty all share
I am amazing - I'm an incredible possibility
The miracle of change - is what you are seeing in me
Copyright © 2007 Mary Kay Toy. All Rights Reserved.
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