Right when I turned one
My life had just begun
Started doing things I had never before done
Started getting older and older
As my birthdays became colder
So much has happened, I can’t even lie
But my heart gets stronger each day that goes by
I’m getting older and older
And everyday bolder
I know I can handle
Everything this world has put on my shoulders
Kayla Oliva is 12 years old. She enjoys softball, taking dance classes, hanging out with family and friends, and putting her thoughts to paper. She won the Young Authors Award and was published multiple times. Her motto is “always be the reason someone smiles today.”