Childhood

I remember when a phone wasn't important to me

When all I wanted to do was play outside in the grass

Watch as the clouds wisped by in the sky

And feel the warmth of the sun beating down on me

I remember that

Playing with my friends in the pool 

Dressing up, and pretending…

Where did that go?

I know I'm older now 

And I know I'm busy

With school

Dance

Work

Friends and family

But all I want is my childhood back

I want the days where not a single whisper behind my back mattered

I want the smile on my face to be bigger than the love I have for my family

I want to feel relieved

It's sad to me

To see young kids trying so hard to be like teenagers

And teenagers trying so hard to be like kids

How do we tell them 

That they are going to miss it when they grow up

Cherish every moment 

Because those moments

Are the memories you will keep for the rest of your life