I Am Not That Kid

I was that kid once.
The one who didn't kick rocks down roads,
But instead picked them up, and painted smiley faces on them.

I was that kid once.
The one who didnt complain about her insecurities,
But instead kept them locked away in her head.

I was that kid once.
The one who smiled constantly,
But sometimes the only way to stop the tears was to look up at the sky and count to ten.

I was that kid once.
The kid that hid her emotions from everyone, and even herself.
But she could only hold back for so long.

I was that kid once,
I am not longer that kid.
The kid that once fell asleep with a wet face is now the kid that can grin without any pain.

I am no longer that kid.