You know you’re grown When your monsters change They don’t lurk in closets And hide underneath beds Now they stand in the hallways Bunched up, whispering Now, they point and gossip Spreading rumors You’re not afraid to walk Upstairs at your grandma’s anymore You’re not afraid to turn off the lights Instead, you’re afraid of the rush to get to the classroom You’re afraid to go to lunch You’re afraid to talk to them So, how you know When you’re grown Is when your monsters change