Once upon a time

  I was small

  Like a peasant

  Cutting weeds

  But then the weeds died

  I then realized

  That nothing ever lasts

  And everything just shrinks

  Once upon a time

  I was a bird

  Chirping with frenzy and excitement

  Yet never receiving a surprise

  But one day, something died in me.

  My heart grew still

  I was lonely

  Without any happiness

   Once upon a time

   I was a teenager

   Recognizing the ups and downs

   Of inside emotion

   One time,

   An old friend

   Pushed me to the extreme

   I didn't try to hold on, I let go

   Once upon a time, I was young.

   Once upon a time once more, I realized everything.