My innocence is lost. I have grown up. I will celebrate this moment with a poem I found on the Internet by chance. I don't know who wrote it but I'm grateful because it summarize the whole idea. Innocence of a Woman Things have changed forever more. Time has stood still. No longer am I the little girl that I used to be. The memories will remain close in my heart, but the Innocence is gone forever. Through time, marriage and children, so much knowledge has been gained. And yet so many questions still remain. Will the answers ever unfold? Attitude and thoughts are now conceived so differently. Who are the real friends, and who are the real enemies? Who and what are the real priorities? Will you still lose yourself trying to do for everyone else? I think not, the most valuable lesson you have learned, Your soul needs nourishing too. But which path you take to do so, only you can decide. The impact may be great, but I shall stay strong. I now carry myself in ...