change,
in past tense.
just what has she done wrong;
where has she gone wrong?
tested, but failed.
tried, but beaten.
challenged, but disappointed.
trusted, but fruitless.
raised, but useless.
loved, but in vain.
she used to be mommy's little girl,
but now she's the Devil's advocate;
blown up so big
but all she is: an empty shell.
lost, not to the world,
but to herself.
so, why bother?