I used to ....but now

I used to…but now
By Benita Tomlinson


I used to live in the metropolitan, Arlington to be exact,
But now I live in the country, Pittsburg without a H.

I used to be young and immature,
But now I have to act like an adult!

I used to think I knew it all,
But now I pretend to know it all!

I used to think about being a mommy,
But now I soak in every momma moment!

I used to be single,
But now I am in a loving marriage relationship.

I used to be lost, a sinner,
But now I am found and forgiven, a christian.

I used to be very active and skinny,
But now I have a baby belly that has decided to never leave me.

I used to live in my parent’s home,
But now I have a home of my own.

I used to be quiet and shy,
But now I am outgoing.

I used to live 3 hours away from my family,
But now I am much closer.

I used to dream of my future,
But now I dream of my son’s future.

I used to cruise around in SUV’s
But now I am a proud minivan mom.

First attempt at poetry

I am in my writing course for grad school. I have to write. Here is a poem I wrote. My first ever! I will also post my 2nd poem I wrote.

This one is called I am....

I am…
By Benita Tomlinson

I am a daughter of loving parents.
I am a sister with an unique relationship.
I am an identical mirror twin.
I am patient and kind.
I am a friend who is always there.
I am a student in the ever changing learning process.
I am a high school honor graduate.
I am a spoiled rotten grandaughter.
I am an organize freak at some things.
I am a child of God who loves me unconditionally!
I am from a divorced family.
I am a college graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
I am an alternative certified teacher.
I am a niece that loves to tease!
I am the educator of 18 eager first graders.
I am a procrastinator although I hate it.
I am a planner of everything including life.
I am a wife of a supportive husband
I am an in-law as sister and daughter.
I am a computer nerd and proud of it.
I am a youth minister’s family that is always at church.
I am a cool aunt of 4 girls and 2 boys.
I am a step daughter and sister.
I am a fluent reader of many books.
I am a struggling and scared writer.
I am a mother of a handsome miracle.
I am busy and stressed!
I am beautiful, on the inside especially.
I am the future!