When was the last time
A smile graced those lips
When did you ever laugh too much
As tears streamed down your face
And a stitch pained your sides
Bending forwards clutching your stomach
Until you toppled over
Rolled on the floor
And then begged to stop
It's been too long
I can't remember
The last time I let go
The child within has been lost
Amongst professionalism and conduct
Always being appropriate
I think I grew up
What about the last time
You went a whole day without
Looking in the mirror
Priming that hair to perfection
Painting on enhancements
Wondering if those clothes
Make you look fat
And if these accessories matched
It's been too long
I can't remember
The last time I let go
The child within has been lost
Amongst self-esteem and confidence
Every impression seems to count
I think I grew up
Sep 25, 2014
Sep 25, 2014 at 1:57 PM UTC
When was the last time
A smile graced those lips
When did you ever laugh too much
As tears streamed down your face
And a stitch pained your sides
Bending forwards clutching your stomach
Until you toppled over
Rolled on the floor
And then begged to stop
It's been too long
I can't remember
The last time I let go
The child within has been lost
Amongst professionalism and conduct
Always being appropriate
I think I grew up
What about the last time
You went a whole day without
Looking in the mirror
Priming that hair to perfection
Painting on enhancements
Wondering if those clothes
Make you look fat
And if these accessories matched
It's been too long
I can't remember
The last time I let go
The child within has been lost
Amongst self-esteem and confidence
Every impression seems to count
I think I grew up
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