Yearning

I came from a simple life, but was soon filled with selfish desires.

I came from a hardworking life, but was soon as lazy as the rest of them.

I came from grass-stained blue jeans, but was soon wearing Abercrombie.

I came from a small town, but was soon a big city girl.

I came from beat up pickups, but soon hailed taxis.

I came from a small group of friends, but soon everyone was my friend.

I came from badmitten in the backyard, but soon I attended Wimbleton.

I came from baggy sweatshirts, but was soon wearing designer clothes.

I came from Little Women, but was soon reading People.

I came from trips to the apple orchard, but was soon traveling around the world.

I came from a country kitchen, but was soon cooking on granite countertops.

I came from Saturday morning cartoons, but soon I only watched E.

I came from being considerate, but soon everything was about me.

I came from being polite, but soon I was top dog.

I came from sunny summer days, but soon the New York sleet became natural.

I came from ice skating on the pond down the street, but soon I went to the Olympics.

I came from a family Christmas, but soon attended Christmas in Rockefeller Center.

I came from being me, but now there's no going back.