What a difference
Two years make
For this girl
Who used to quake

At the thought
Of stepping out,
Being brave,
And earning clout.

Confidence
Was not a thing-
But now, she writes
And talks, and sings.

Making friends
And fitting in,
While gathering
The tools to win.

No longer
Afraid to shine,
She now makes
Her stars align.

And there's no plan
To hit the brakes- 
Oh, what a difference
Two years make!