Growing Up



When we're young, we can't wait until we grow up. When we can do whatever we want and go wherever. A time when we're older, smarter, prettier, or more handsome--a time when everything will fall in place and all our questions will be answered.

But being an adult isn't that--at all. Instead we wish to go back, to staring out windows with not nearly as much worry on our minds. When depression and anxiety didn't cloud our feelings, and where a smile isn't so hard to muster but something absolutely easy and natural. Where all we want now, is the chance to go back and enjoy the simpleness of childhood, or what was left of one.

Except how can you go back to childhood when it's so far away? When it was only small moments that reminded you of your age and gave you an escape from the responsibilities sitting on your chest? How do you live the life you truly want to live?


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