I did not choose my mum or dad
I did not choose my name
I did not choose my family or friends
I did not choose my house
I did not choose my school or the tight uniform
I did not choose my gran’s dog’s death
I did not choose my family rules
I did not choose my start on earth
I cannot choose the sunshine days
I cannot choose the real bad ways
I cannot choose my best friend
I cannot choose when I will end
So I will choose to escape the family fights
So I will choose to open my eyes and realise the world isn’t as good as it seems
so I will choose to stop my terrible schemes
so I will choose to be the best person I can
so I will choose to be free
and I will choose to be me
not changing for you or anyone I am me
and only me
By Paige
