Now I'm Older

morning thoughts

Now I’m older

When I was a kid

Wanted to be heard

To be seen

To be acknowledge

 

I’d scream out loud

Just so they would see me

Only to be banished to my room

Separated from the group

Looking from the outside

Into a world of people

Who seemed t

They didn’t want me there

Not welcome by the group

 

Now I’m older

Not so wanting to be heard

Preferring the peaceful silence

Keeping my thoughts

Only for those who appreciate them

Living my life

Around those who want me there

Not caring about those

Who sought to tell me

I wasn’t worthy of presence

 

When I was a kid

Used to hide

Under the dining room table

Sometimes in the kitchen cabinets

Pulling my legs real close to

Shield and become invisible

Closing my eyes

Wishing all the

Mean people

Just could not know I was there

Now that I’m older

I rushed into the chaos

Trying to make sense of the disorder

Seeking to calm the angry outburst

Wanting things to become harmoniously

When that doesn’t work

Walking away

Holding my peace

Moving out of the places w

Where others threaten my peace of mind