A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 184

Day 184: “Growing Up”

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I remember

When the days were simpler

When my hands were smaller

When my eyes were bigger

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I remember

When my heart beat faster

When the stars shone brighter

When the world fit into my small town

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When I carried more

Felt less

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When my fluttering heart couldn’t take much more

When my shoulders slumped

And my head fell

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When I didn’t know what I’m worth

When I smiled more

When I pushed myself aside

for the greater good

for the greater god

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Now

Shoulders back

My head sits higher

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I feel

And only carry what I need

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I put stuff down

Run carefree

I breathe

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I’ve learned to jump

And fly

And listen to me

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I feel my power

Know within

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What a joy it is

to grow up