USED.

I used to be kind

Now I am kind of crude. 

I used to be excited about life

Now I am waiting for my exit. 

I used to be accepting

Now I am excepting. 

I used to believe 

Now I grieve. 

I used to know that all would be well

Now I just, well, you know.  

I used to be filled with hope

Now I hope to be filled with hope. 

I used to be.