i decided
long ago that
i would not
conform

i would not
follow the path
that others
set for me

did i make mistakes
absolutely
but it was my
choice

for better
or worse
i accept my
responsibility

no one
other the me
is
responsible

i accept what
I've become
not always 'pretty'
but it is 'me'

would i change a thing
obviously but
my choice and
my pain but
my joy