The first poem I ever wrote, way back in 5th grade. It came to me in the shower as I reflected upon my life, and when I got out I immediately went to my room and jotted it down on pink Valentine's paper with red balloons on it... later I recopied it and put it in my pocket to take to school with me. I was secretly pleased about what I'd accomplished through the poem - I'd found a private outlet. As much as I wanted to share it, I didn't, fully aware of what others would say to me. The poem has been edited many times over the course of 7 years, in the hopes of total refinement... But I like the verses that make me cringe, knowing how awful they are. I was so young then, there's some great innocence in those verses. Anyway... enjoy :)