Growing Up

Growing up
Isn't as easy as it seems

You don't just grow taller
Or wider

Your mind expands
You become mature

And you are handed
More demanding responsibilities

Growing up 
Isn't as easy as it seems
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Moises Avatar
July 29, 2012 at 12:54 PM
So you WERE writing poems all this time.........
Mckenna Avatar
July 29, 2012 at 1:05 PM
This is from WAY back though......... :/
Brown Avatar
July 14, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Happy weekend to you Alex. I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
Tsiluma Avatar
July 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM
How true Alex! Lovely poem!
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