When I Was Younger

When I was younger
And still believed that the world was happy
I never understood
Why people used drugs

But as I grew older
And experienced this world
And had everything robbed from me
It clicked

When I was younger 
I used to play dress up
And put on makeup
Just because I wanted to

But as I grew older
And society's expectations 
Pressed down on me
Looking nice turned into an obligation

When I was younger
I was told that I'd be safe
Because authority figures 
Existed so they could protect everyone 

But as I grew older
I learned that was a lie
And predators run free due to a lack of justice
Because it isn't guaranteed

When I was younger
I used to be happy
And carefree
Life seemed endless to me

But as I grew older
The wind grew bitter
And everything 
Seemed to drip with poison