I Used To Be

Our life experiences change us, they make us who we are today. Not too long ago, I too was a Fox News/Conservative Daily/Shawn Hannity/Bill O’Reilly loving; Clinton/Democrat/CNN hating, anything Liberal equals a 4-letter word, hardcore Conservative Republican. Not so much anymore and I’ve been asked why? The best way I can answer that is in the form of a poem. A very personal poem I’ve written called “I used to be.” Here goes nothing:

“I Used to Be”

I used to be a homophobe

Then my Kasra came out at home

I used to be “man-of-the-house” matters

Until I had my two daughters

I used to be so damn vain

Vitiligo, face full of spots jump-started my brain

I used to be oh so sensitive

Scleroderma got my priorities straight

Kathy? It’s her job…took her for granted

Bedside, many nights at hospital happened

I used to be all Brand Name

2008 recession with a bang came

I used to be food whatever

PediaSure with a feeding tube, every hour

I used to be pro-gun

Till my uncle was killed with one

Had full lips and could whistle

Skin tightened, lips fizzled

I used to be a Fox News Conservative

Stem Cell & gay marriage changed the narrative

I used to be angry, finger pointed at Dems

A new perspective, learned no one has all the answers

So my friend when you ask why I’ve changed?

Truth is, life is too short and love’s stronger than hate