Today I grow a year older
But I am nervous
Not because of my friend at my house
Not because of the embarrassment that hits you
But of growing up in general
I fear I don't have enough time
I fear the pain of being an adult
But most importantly
Forgetting my past.
I move on to being a teen
Not a toddler
Will I forget my spark?
Will I forget my made-up stories?
What would happen to me?
What would happen to my personality?
Will I change?
I don't want to change
I want to stay young
but maturing is crucial
One day
it will be remember when
instead of look at
So, I will possibly loose myself
But there will always be that small flame
intertwining my vague memories
between me and my preteen self.
Apr 4
Apr 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM UTC
Today I grow a year older
But I am nervous
Not because of my friend at my house
Not because of the embarrassment that hits you
But of growing up in general
I fear I don't have enough time
I fear the pain of being an adult
But most importantly
Forgetting my past.
I move on to being a teen
Not a toddler
Will I forget my spark?
Will I forget my made-up stories?
What would happen to me?
What would happen to my personality?
Will I change?
I don't want to change
I want to stay young
but maturing is crucial
One day
it will be remember when
instead of look at
So, I will possibly loose myself
But there will always be that small flame
intertwining my vague memories
between me and my preteen self.
