USED TO BE

Used to be

I was upset by your rudeness

I apologized for your lack of tact

I made excuses for your lack of sense

Used to be

I endured your inability to commit

To show affection like I desire

Took up responsibilities you should have

Used to be

I covered you in prayer

I travailed when there was a deal in the offing

I negotiated with Big G for your elevation

Today

I woke up happy

I chose who to love

I was Mummy only

Today

I did something only I wanted to

I did not make excuses for any lack of affection

I owned my life

I could get used to this you know

Being Me instead of the one you used to be you.

I am so thankful

I am so grateful

Because I am no longer what I used to be

And today is no longer what it used to be.