I once knew a girl,
Who wasn't afraid to speak her mind.
She was confident of her singing,
And barely ever lied.

I once knew a girl,
Who didn't doubt who she was.
She would help a friend in need,
Without a second thought.

I once knew a girl,
Who was beautiful in every way.
She shone like the sun,
And she smiled every day.

I once knew a girl,
Who only lived in the now.
She could truly be happy,
I still wonder how.

I once knew a girl,
Who was young and innocent.
She wanted to help others,
So that's how her time was spent.

I once knew a girl,
A girl who knew no limits.
And she never gave up,
She refused to be finished.

I once knew a girl,
Who appreciated life.
She lived every day in full,
And barely ever came inside.

And I once knew a girl,
A girl that was me.
And looking back know,
That's really hard to believe.

I once knew a girl,
Who was simply that. A girl.
And her thoughts really mattered.
I know she could have changed the world.