My childhood is ending
Looking back it seems
Like it was yesterday
No more barbies
No more tea parties
No imaginary friends
No more simple math
No more “play dates”

My childhood is ending
Staring at the now
As if it was a chalkboard
Becca had her baby
Audge is in college
David is graduating
V is in middle school
Nick isn’t afraid of water

My childhood is ending
Gazing into the future
As if it were the night stars
Two years until I graduate
Planning for college
Learning a new language
Driving around town
Turning 16 in December

My childhood is ending
Watching the road turn
Not knowing what’s next
Becoming published?
What college am I attending?
What will I major in?
Meeting the right person?
Making my own decisions

My childhood is ending