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Growing Up

Packing up the memories
Of when I was just a kid
Looking back and remembering
All the days that I've lived

Growing up with no worries
Knowing mom and dad will be there
Coming home from school
To family I knew did care
 
I had nothing to stress about
I could go outside and play
I didn't have any bills
Didn't need to show up at work every day

I had my friends
I was able to go out and have fun
I had chores to do
And homework to get done

I helped mom cook sometimes
Took a shower before it was time to sleep
I had nothing to worry about
I knew I could count on my family

As I entered high school
I couldn't wait to grow up
To finally be on my own
To be with the one I love

I only had four years to go
Couldn't wait til it was over
I wanted to be on my own
Couldn't wait til I was older

Graduation finally came
It went by so fast
I started missing so much
On my experiences in the past

I missed being with my friends
I missed school so much
I even missed my teachers
School pep-rallys and such

I missed coming home to family
Not have to worry all the time
But now I'm all grown up
Every choice to make is mine

I go to work every day
Come home to my own place
No one to make me dinner
I have to make my own plate

I pay my own bills
It does get stressful at times
But the choices that I make
I have to be sure are right

I have a man
A guy to make me happy
And you never know this may be the guy
With whom I start my family

It's all a part of growing up
But don't wish on it too fast
Enjoy being a kid
Or you'll miss out on so much in your past

                        By: CRYSTAL MARTINEZ



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