Why Do We Have To Grow Up Huh

When I was just a baby
Many years ago
I was so agile I could even suck my toe
Now I have trouble lifting up a cup
Oh how I hate growing up!.

When you'r a child everyone smiles at you
And say's ''awe, aren't you cute''
Bur now your an adult
Your as cute and popular
As an old worn out boot.

When your a kid
and lose a tooth
You put it under your pillow
And in the morning you find a quid
But now  it's something you cannot do
Because you have to put your teeth into chew.

I suppose being an adult has it's advantages
You don't get ring worm nits and puppy fat 
But why did I have to grow up
It wasn't in my plan
It just happened
And now I'm a man
Damn!!.



Petwr Dome.copyright.2014. Aug.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 8/22/2014 9:34:00 AM
"You don't get ring worm nits and puppy fat"...I really like the preciding line which brought to mind my daughter's dog had one puppy and that puppy was just so round that he could not even step up for his legs were to short to reach..Well, since I was adopted at 18 months old my babyhood was lost to me ..No one to tell me if I could suck my toe..Each step of the way is hard to adjust to but I would not want to go back just only want to go forward..Enjoyed reading this one and the chuckle..SK
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Peter Dome
Date: 8/23/2014 5:28:00 AM
Hi Sara. great to hear from you. that poor puppy bless. I have two cocker's and 5 parrots. Your so right about each stage of development. not easy. I can understand you would't want to be a child again. things have changed so much, and not always for the better. Sorry to hear about your childhood, but hope you had a good time as a child. and many fond memories. Always a pleasure to hear from you. God bless thank you. Pete.
Date: 8/21/2014 6:15:00 PM
Your mind is still young my friend...cheers
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Peter Dome
Date: 8/21/2014 6:20:00 PM
So is yours.may we never really grow up.We all have a hidden child within us. let them come out to play once in a while. So good to hear from you hope your ok. Thank you ever so much my friend My best wishes. Pete.
Date: 8/21/2014 5:11:00 PM
Are you sure you are a man? haha. I think that little kid is still hiding in there. Won't you tell him to come out and play? lol
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Toquyen Harrell
Date: 8/21/2014 5:44:00 PM
Ahh, let me think. I think I am a woman pirate. Oh but that's what you said haha. I am a pioneer. I am going to teach others how it's done haha
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Peter Dome
Date: 8/21/2014 5:30:00 PM
Ok honey I'm really a girl inside. shhh!!. don't tell anyone. don't ever lose the child within you cutiepie. we should all play like a child once in a while. right! I'm a pirate on the high seas my hearty ooh Arrr., what are you? Coming out to play. thank you Peterkins.
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Peter Dome
Date: 8/21/2014 5:27:00 PM
Date: 8/21/2014 5:03:00 PM
humourous write peter but with a sad side to it - yes why do we have to grow up. Hugs Jan xxx
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Peter Dome
Date: 8/21/2014 5:35:00 PM
We don't have to grow up all together Jan. there's still a child in all of us. have fun once in a while act like a kid have a pillow fight. Go under the covers at night with a torch and read a good comic book. Skip all the way to the shops. stick your tongue out if someone stares. Thank you so much. hope your ok. best wishes Pete.
Date: 8/21/2014 4:45:00 PM
Nice work.. I find it a little sad yet funny. I hate to grow up too but I don't want to die young either.
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Peter Dome
Date: 8/21/2014 4:58:00 PM
Thank you Doris, know what you mean.We should all refuse to grow up. So kind of you to stop by. hope you live forever. take care best wishes. Pete.
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