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When scared or tired. It was your bed I'd go. Tucked up nicely. Sometimes you didn't even know. When I hurt myself. I'd cry to you. "I've got a booboo". And you'd fix it then kiss it better too.
The striped bear, Worn from hugs. Now he lies there, Discarded in between rugs. The dog eared book, Read, re read and read. Food stains all over, From reading when fed.
Think back to the time when you were four. When the thought Santa excited you more. With just the thought of him at your door. You'd stay up until your eyes were sore.
Little eyelids flutter by Dreaming of the butterfly Made new friends They'll be 'till the end Making circles Singing songs Hop and jump Run and talk That's so close to life Yet so far Like dawn...
Society instructs us to grow up so fast, Childhood not built to last. In Fisher Price kitchens as we play house, Our biggest fear catching louse.
Growing up sucks your fun ends, reality kicks in it's no longer pretend. Serious sets in maturity is expected, parents get stricter and want to be respected.
Cried when I wrote this. All of the things I miss are in here. Some of them are so weird, but that's all the things that makes me:) Do you know what I miss.
Times are changing For better rather then for worse We moving onto the next stage now For both of us it is a first No more being children Responsibility we cannot avoid It's time to be grown ups And...
*This was my first published poem when I was in year 5 and I thought I'd share it with you* When I'm an old woman I would wear pink with a purple hat. I'll eat pizza for dinner everyday.
When I have a kid, we say after a fight as a child, I won't make her eat her vegetables, I'll let her eat sweets all day, and give her all she wants.
They took away my toys. And replaced them with books and pens. Stifled my every joy. And gave them back only on the weekends. They took away my toys. Because I was now "too old to play".
The chilly are coming soon. Do you remember the memories of last years. I know I do. I looked back at the pictures not long ago and I remembered I of my favourite outfits.
Seeing as everyone else seems to be doing short bios, I thought I'd join the troop. Maisy Pallister. I don't have a middle name.
Long story made short. When I was 10, (last year) I always hung out with these three boys. David, Ethan, and Aaron. It was kind of annoying, because one girl asked if I liked one of them.
2012 My daughter is 6 It's halloween night She loves to dress She chose to be a gypsy One that you can't miss With curly hair and a red tambourine She loves to impress To add the final touches to her...
Why are we all growing up so fast. We're still innocent and not ready for the trials and tribulations of life. It's all so complicated - why can't we stay little kids forever.
All leaving tomorrow One by one, the year above The older guys and older girls Who used to be just kids like us In the playground throwing Water balloons.
My daddy told me when i was a child,. One day some boy will break your heart,. One day the two of us will be apart,. One day you will feel successful,. One day you will feel regretful,.
Most writers know the ending before they even start. But all I do is wander with nothing but my heart. Don't know where I am going but maybe that's okay. I'll just take it day by day.
My last year of college I'll be off to Uni soon That is if I get in But what happened to high school. 5 years over, just like that And my first year of college.
One day there were two little girls called lynne and stella they were twins. They made a secret club with a secret den and called it the linns.
Kids Under the sun, We have fun. Playing a game, Wishing for fame. Thinking of the future, As we chill with nature. Wanting time to pass, As we are now in harass.
Baby girl I hold my baby girl in my arms, Protecting her from all harm. So delicate and fragile I feel she will break. As crumbly as a home baked cake. He blue eyes staring at me.
There they were. All ready for school. Looking so smart. And ever so cool. My two little boys. Growing so fast. Where has time gone. It has flown past. Standing in line. Waving goodbye.