As a kid, I wondered if growing up was voluntary
Until I realized it was to build your own identity
As a kid, I wished to remain always like this
Until I realized it is not in everyone’s bliss.
As a kid, I wondered if growing up was simple
Until I realized it continues even after a wrinkle
As a kid, I wished to never lose my sanity
Until I realized that the world is too harsh in reality.
As a kid, I wondered if growing up meant freedom
Until I realized it was all just a mere phantom
As a kid, I wished the world to be black and white
Until I realized that everyone has their own right.
As a kid, I wondered if growing up meant maturity
Until I realized it comes with a sense of penalty
As a kid, I wished to always have my break
Until I realized that it is the only thing kept at the stake.
As a kid, I wondered if growing up brought amity
Until I realized that even the friends become adversary
As a kid, I wished to never lose the chance to take rest
Until I realized it's impossible in this world of detest.
As a kid, I wondered if growing up brought prosperity
Until I realized that it is a major existing disparity
As a kid, I wished to be away from a petty fight
Until I realized it, later on, becomes way to prove your sight.
As a kid, I wondered if growing up meant pleasure
Until I realized that it was a new displeasure
As a kid, I wondered if childhood is a better phase
Until I realized growing up has it own craze

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