Childhood

I wish I could stay small and young
I wish I could stay a kid forever
But the days goes by so fast
And the years come and go.

Being able to play outside
And having so much free time
Not having a care in the world
Doing whatever I want

Growing up is no fun
Having to do so much work is a bore
Going on your own is scary
And so much more

I don't know what I want to be
When I grow up
I'm not one of those kids
Who dream of their wonderful life as a grown up

I don't know how
I'll get through high school
Or college
I have so many worries

I don't know if I can make it
Without my parents
Without so many people caring
Like they do now

Having to grow up
Should be a choice
Something that is open to everyone
But not required

I wish I could stay a kid
Now and forever
The future is scary
The grown ups are creepy

I don't want to be a
Bother to children like me
I want to stay small
I want to stay young

Having to stay a child
Is my one true dream
Having to not grow up
And to be able to roam free