Growing Pains
The gentle hand of my mother waking me up, is now met with the wailing sounds of the alarm clock
Life is not what it used to be
Bravery to talk to anyone, is now met with the anxiety of saying the wrong thing
Life is not what it used to be
Running around outside with my friends, is now met with the need to exercise to stay in shape
Life is not what it used to be
Playing dress up, is now met with picking myself apart in the mirror
Life is not what it used to be
Pretending to be an astronaut, is now met with having to determine my future
Life is not what it used to be
Being swept off my feet by prince charming, is now met with having to fix my broken heart
Life is not what it used to be
Being comforted by my mother, is now met with staring at the dorm room ceiling
Life is not what it used to be
Walking up the street to see my friends, is now met with the occasional exchange of texts
Life is not what it used to be
Going on last minute trips with my family, is now met with scheduling work shifts
Life is not what it used to be
Spending the weekend with my grandparents, is now met with attending their funerals
Life is not what it used to be
Blissful ignorance of the world’s cruelty, is now met with looking over my shoulder when i'm alone
Life is not what it used to be