Then and Now (Poem)

  • NB: Thank you to my wonderifical friend who fixed the mistakes in this poem 🙂

    Lately I have been thinking a lot about how far I have come and while doing that thinking I wrote this. I’m not sure where to categorize this one… but I decided to put it in love poems… because it does make me happy.

    Thank you to all my close friends 🙂 Without you I wouldn’t be here now.

    – Then and Now –

    It was not long ago that I was a lost soul,
    Wandering forgotten and very much alone.
    I felt unloved… I was made to feel low,
    Everyday I was scared… unsure about myself

    I’m not sure what happened really,
    Each day would just come and go…
    But somewhere there was a miracle,
    Perhaps an angel guided my soul

    And now here I am,
    Safe…
    For the very first time.
    I’m not sure what that means… but it feels very nice.

    I still have fears though…
    But they are different than before.
    Such as monsters invading my life…
    Destroying all that I love.

    I have friends now too!
    Some of the best I could have asked for!
    Why they put up with me I don’t know…
    But I’m glad I have them… they give me so much.

    I guess what I am saying…
    Is that I have come a long way,
    Survived through a lot…
    Overcome so much pain,

    I’m not sure how I did it…
    I ponder this every day,
    But I am so proud that I have…
    I’m glad I’m here today!


    April 24th, 2013 | Matty Angel | 3 Comments |

About The Author

Matty is a 37 year old girl who is an Autistic Poet, Writer and Artist and lives alone in Christchurch New Zealand with a kitty! Matty has given many talks on autism and about being unique in a world that's often not accepting, Matty has also engaged with artist and worked on Art projects Matty usually works on an Art project at the same time as a writing one! This means posts can be a bit delayed!

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  • Joanne Jeffries aka Cherokee Ryba 04.24.2013

    hey Matty hun enjoyed your poem it is lovely ..and I think alot of people can relate to it as we all have our own monsters to deal with …the ones who find there inner strength make it and get stronger..and it helps to have good friends to lend you theirs when you are feeling low …keep up your write sweety ..hugs

  • Helen

    hugs and hugs, Matty. I’m continually impressed with the growing you’re doing, and have done. You’re amazing. And, I’m so glad you survived, too.

  • Pip

    Matty you have come a long way. Always remember your friends have been there to support and guide you but it has been your strength and determination that has gotten you to achieve all that you have.
    Never lose sight of all you have achieved
    HUGS :-):-):-) :'(:'(

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