The Girl I Used to Be
The Girl I Used to Be Author Unknown She came tonight as I sat alone,
the girl I used to be,
And she gazed at me with her earnest eyes,
and questioned reproachfully,
Have you forgotten the many plans,
and hopes I had for you?
The great career,
the splendid fame,
all the wonderful things to do?
Where is the mansion of stately height,
with all of its gardens rare?
The silken robes that I dreamed for you,
and the shining jewels in your hair?
And as she spoke, I was very sad,
for I wanted her pleased with me,
This slender girl from the shadowy past,
the girl I used to be.