Monday, 5th April, 2010 Exercise

This  was written in repsonse to an exercise.  The task was to write  - as quickly as possible - a poem using the format 'I used to ______ but now I  _________.  Mine came in at twelve minutes - though I have no idea whether that is good or bad.

I used to float but now I sink.
I used to hurt but now I drink.
I used to walk but now I fly.
I used to succeed but now I try.
I used to hope but now I dream.
I used to whisper but now I scream.
I used to remember but now I've forgot.
I used to be - but now I'm not.