One day I want to feel

happy and have a smile,

one that beams across my face

and doesn’t last a short while.

One day I want to see

that life isn’t so bad,

being happy is good

but it’s ok to be sad.

One day I want to be smiling

a smile that is real,

not covering the pain

that I know in time will heal.

One day I want to feel good

and to be happy with myself,

even just for one day

no matter what my health.

One day just please

let me be who I want to be,

no sadness or upset

just a happy me.

Written: Age 18

My name is Lacey and I have always had a passion for writing poems and drawing. The writing first started when I was 13 (now 30). I hope you find some inspiration in them.