Analyzing my poem, "Dear Past Me". By: Brandee Darden. 

Intro to my blog!! 

Hello, my Shinning Star Butterflies! How's everyone doing? I hope everyone is doing absolutely amazing and wonderful! If you are not doing wonderful and amazing, that's okay! Everything will get better! Believe me! I think if you pray to God and tell him what you are going through, I believe that he will answer your prayers! Happy Friday or in other countries, Happy Saturday! I hope everyone had a good week and I hope everyone has an amazing and safe weekend as we prepare for the holidays ahead and 2021 ending! On Wednesday, I talked about what was on my bucket list and what I wanted to do before I die! I think me having my own YouTube Channel would be awesome and amazing! I also could see myself having my own reality TV show. That would be so cool! I could see myself traveling around the world and meeting my online friends from different countries! That would be so cool! Oh! Before I start this blog post, I won't be anymore blog post this year! Yes, I am taking a two week break to enjoy the holiday season and spend time with the people who I love the most! Don't worry, your girl will be back! I am not leaving forever! I will be coming back on Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Stay tuned for amazing blogs for the upcoming year! For today's blog post, I will be taking about and analyzing my poem, "Dear Past Me". I will be talking about what is this poem about? Why did I write this about ? If I could tell my past self something, what would it be? Why would I tell my past self that? What is the significance behind this poem? Why is it so significant? Now, let's get started with the blog! Shall we? We shall!! 

Talking about my poem and talk about my past! 

I wrote a poem called "Dear Past Me" and it goes like this: 

"Dear Past Me" By: Brandee Darden. 

Dear Past Me, 

it's okay! 

You are 

fighting so 

hard! You 

almost gave 

up on life 

but that's okay 

because you 

didn't! It's 

okay! You made 

it far enough! 

You should be 

proud of yourself! 

I'm proud of 

you!

-Love, present 

Brandee. This poem means a lot to me! Yes, it's true! I almost gave up on life! In my past, I remember being very suicidal. I didn't love myself and I really didn't trust myself with certain decisions because I was afraid that I wouldn't look good in a certain outfits. I also didn't love myself because I couldn't love myself and I wasn't very happy! In my past, I would have to go back and fourth to my parents house and honestly, that was exhausting! I didn't like that my parents weren't together and I had to pick who I wanted to stay with without hurting the other one's feelings! It was so horrible! I remember being suicidal because of me getting bullied and the abandonment issues got to me so bad that I wanted to leave this earth but I couldn't because I have people who love me so much! I can't leave the people who love me! It would be hard for me to leave those people! 

What is this poem about? Why did I write this poem about?  

This poem is about the past me fighting through the hard stuff that I went through! I almost  gave up on life because life was getting to me but I never gave up because I have people who love me so much! My past wasn't the best but I got through the things that I got through and I am very proud of myself!! I may not love myself or trust myself but now, I love myself for who I am, for who I was, and who I will become in the future! I trust myself with the right decisions and I am proud of myself for getting through the things that I went through and I am so proud of myself for not giving up!! The reason why I write this poem about is because the past me was struggling so hard. The past me wanted to give up on life because it was getting to her. She couldn't take it anymore but she didn't give up because she is surrounded by people who she loves and those people love her as well!! Those people care about her as well! The present me will never give up no matter how hard life can get because life is so precious and you never know when that last day could be until it is the last day so enjoy the precious moments and love for who you are. 

If I could tell my past self something, what would it be? Why would I tell my past self that?

If I could tell my past self something, what would it be? If I could tell my past self, I would tell my past self "I wish you could trust yourself. I wish you could love yourself more as well. I know that life can be so hard, but never give up because your life is worth living. You have people who love you so much. Life is worth living and life is so precious". The reason why I would tell my past self that because my past self didn't love her self because she wasn't happy! I remember being happy when I was a little kid but growing up, I was happy a little bit but when I got into my teen years, I felt suicidal and I really didn't try to kill myself until 2018 because I was moving and I felt abandoned which that hurt a lot. Now, since I am grown up, I am happy a little bit and I am loving my life and I love and trust myself for who I am because of BTS! BTS taught me how to love and trust myself. When I didn't know how to love myself, I would give myself fake love because I felt like I wasn't worthy of real love but after realizing that I need that real love for myself, I gave up the fake love and gave myself the real love that I deserve! Everyone deserves real love towards themselves, not fake love! Never give yourself the fake love because it's not worth it and everyone deserves to love themselves for who they are and be proud of themselves!! 

What is the significance behind this poem? Why is it so significant?

The significance behind this poem is leaving the past behind and telling myself that you did really good in the past. I know that I went through my past and some of it I am not proud of but it made me a stronger person. The person who I am today is because of my past! I got through my past because I got stronger! I am the person that I am today because of my past! Yes, I might not been happy or I didn't love or trust myself, but now I love myself and I trust myself because BTS showed me how to love and trust myself!! I love myself for who I am because BTS showed me how to love myself and I am proud of myself for who I am! I am not afraid to be who I am because the past me wouldn't never wore leggings that were shredded on the side of my legs! The past me is dead and the present me is amazing and she loves herself for who she is! The reason why it is so significant is because the past me dealt with a lot of stuff but I didn't give up because my life is worth living and I am happy that I didn't give up! I am proud of myself and I will never give up because giving up isn't in my blood! It will never be in my blood!! Never give up! It's not worth it! 

In conclusion/ Tip of the day/ Question of the day?

In conclusion, my past self went through a lot but I don't let the past defined me because I got stronger because I am who I am because I went through it. I had people who are there for me and who I haven't left my side which I am so grateful for! I am proud of who I am and I am a fighter because I got through those things! I never gave up and I am proud of myself! Here is my tip and question of the day! My tip of the day is don't let your past defined you! Let your past remind you what you went through! You can forget about it but you can't forgive. Your past might of hurt you but you got stronger because of it! You are a strong person because of it! My question of the day is if you could tell your past self something, what would you tell your past self? Why would you tell your past self that? Let me know in the comments down below! Please. I would love to hear about it! 

Hello, my Shinning Star Butterflies! Before I end this blog post, I have a prayer request! My sister and my best friend, Tyna is very sick! She has cancer and I would love for y'all to lift her and my family up in your prayers. Please! I appreciate y'all so much! Thank you. Y'all have reached the end of my blog post for today! I hope everyone has a great holidays and great day or night, wherever y'all maybe be at! Have a great Friday or Saturday and I will see y'all when I get back from my break! I love y'all and stay safe! Stay Gold! Shine bright like a bright star that y'all are! Fly like a butterfly and chase your dreams! Never give up! I will see y'all on Monday, January 3rd, 2022! I love y'all and Happy Holidays! Stay safe! Peace! ✌💜💙

"Don't lose 
your present to 
your past".
-Unknown. I love this quote because if you think about your past, then you are going to lose yourself and you are going to think about yourself in the past. Don't think about your past. Let go of the past and move on! 

"If I ever tell you about my 
past, it's never because I want 
you to feel sorry for me, but 
so you can understand why 
I am who I am."
-Unknown! I love this quote because when I tell people about my past, I don't want them to feel sorry or feel pity for me, but I want them to know why I am the person and why I don't give up easily and also why I live in a positive mindset! 

My sister, Tyna and my best friend! I know she is going to kick cancers butt!! 

"Fake Love" by BTS isn't about someone else giving you fake love. This song is about giving yourself fake love! Everyone deserves real love not fake love!!