Stinky Bagels exercise

Copy Change of "I used to be but now I am" by Ted Berrigan

I used to be bubbly and elusive,
But now I am rooted.

I used to be elfin,
But now I am boorish.

I used to live each day for what it was,
But now I live for yesterday or tomorrow.

I used to play, ever and always,
But now I work, day in and out.

I used to laugh and cry,
But now I only smile, when I remember to.

I used to feel hate and love,
But now I simply tolerate.

I used to believe in fairies,
But, alas, I have killed them all.