Asteroid

By Danielle De La Cruz

I yearned to be pretty and soft,

I yearned to be strong and kind.

I yearned for beauty and meaning,

and I yearned for some peace of mind.

before I noticed shooting stars,

before painful night had turned to gleaming day.

before venus had shown to me,

before all was good, when I could only pray

Your once hopeful eyes met mine.

I was then pretty soft,

I was now strong and kind.

you gave me beauty and meaning,

you gave me peace of mind.

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