Lemony

There's a colourless land on the horizon
I know tomorrow I'll wake up distressed
My bedroom light drips light butter
hanging by mere cobwebs but still
it's all I have to keep the monsters away

I don't want to grow up and be
a stale, faceless nobody
working myself into the ground

Everything seems so oversized and strange
Eat me, drink me, open the magic door
I'm afraid I'll choose wrong and
end up back where I belong
Or do I deserve to be happy for once?

I don't want to grow up and be
a boring loser regretting everything

I guess I'm not animated enough for this
No dream sequence will ever ink me red
I'm not above pretending I'm strange
because it comes so natural to me
I just don't want to age and only believe
my days are counting down to no reprieve

Reviews

[Michelle N. H.]

It's easy to feel misplaced, alone, confused and concerned in a world we cannot understand, perhaps even more so in a world that does not understand us. I really like the reference to the universe of Alice in Wonderland. A great write. Reflecting and relatable.

[L4rn13]

Outstanding! I absolutely love this one! Amazing!

[burnhouse]

The reference to Alice in Wonderland? Perfectly fits in.

[J. Garcia]

I love this. Simply beautiful and true.

[Katie Alexander]

Your writing gives such a clear sense of tone through the description you use.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Nice write. Growing up brings changes, people aren't always ready for or wanting. I like the thoughts in this, and the descriptions you use.

[justjenn_2u]

Society is screwed by the corruption hidden. You feel this way because you have superb intuition. Only warriors will survive. This is a doomed civilization. You penned this frustration nicely and though some may not swallow these words, the jagged pill will soon be in their sick stomachs. Way to go. Write on.

[zephyr]

Such amazing expression and tone. Being brave and learning to give what we want is the only way, I suppose. You are definitely one of my favorite poets.

[s y e]

I don't wanna grow up.... Ha. I'd rather stay 16 or maybe younger.
Nice one.

[Brook]

I really like this.
Nobody wants to grow up once they have. :)