As people grow up

Written on the spot while thinking about matters of life and listening to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"

As people grow up, they change. So do I.

I no longer am the little girl in primary school who thinks of things very optimistically. 

I don't make silly grammatical mistakes. 

I no longer think that the world is colorful, like the beams of a rainbow. 

I don't drip bits of ice cream on my t-shirt when I eat. 

I, now being more mature, am studying overseas and facing the most important exam of my whole lifetime. 

I proofread my writing three times before giving it in. 

I, now being more mature, think that the world is dark, like an endless mole hole. 

I seldom eat ice cream. 

 

Not only do I look older, 

I also act more mature. 

Not only do my views and values change, 

I also feel different. 

My world is no longer pink and full of fluffy marshmallows. 

Instead, it is now black, grey and full of sharp, deadly cliffs. 

The initial fantasy of being a princess vanished into dreams deep inside.

Instead, I found my way, of being a doctor, saving people's lives. 

The ups and downs which I have come across makes me who I am today.

I learnt that a phoenix ignites, after being burnt by a flame.

I fell, I cried, and I stood up again. 

I'm determined, to make my tomorrow as bright as the sunshine's ray. 

As people grow up, they change. So do I.

But the child living inside me never dies. 

Once in a while, when I look at my childhood photos, 

the little angel comes out, full of pride. 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the story and the journey in the poetry.
"As people grow up, they change. So do I.
But the child living inside me never dies.
Once in a while, when I look at my childhood photos,
the little angel comes out, full of pride. "
It is wise to keep your childish spirit alive. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Jessica]

Thankyou Coyote! You always give such useful reviews :) I hope that you find this better than my old work :)

[Coyote Poetry]

It was very good and you are welcome. Us writers are always trying to improve. Writing is a lifetime dream.

[Leo]

Splendid! For a young lady as yourself, you are far more mature than my generation back in the day :). I sensed positive energy, transformation, maturity and objectivity in your writing. Keep up the good work and remember life is beautiful as long as you got thorns on your rose :)

[MadalaJose]

This is a beautiful poem. Its progressive, and as I was reading I could picture the little girl licking ice cream and looking into a mirror only to see a mature woman saving lives.

[Paavana Varma]

A story weaved in a poem! Good job!

[Jessica]

Thanks Paavana Varma!

[𝐋.𝐂.]

"My world is no longer pink and full of fluffy marshmallows.
Instead, it is now black, grey and full of sharp, deadly cliffs.
The initial fantasy of being a princess vanished into dreams deep inside.
Instead, I found my way, of being a doctor, saving people's lives. " ⬅like this part!

I have lots of friends been 'force' to become a docter by their families... It's great you are not push by your family, and decide what your goal is. Good luck on studying your 'important' exam. :)

[Jessica]

Ahaha Thankyou Hazelium! You're right, fulfilling personal aims and dreams are more important than fulfilling the goals to others! Ugh I hate exams

[𝐋.𝐂.]

Haha~ I hate exams too... XD