Grow(n) Up

I don’t want to grow up

Because I don’t want to pay taxes

Because I want someone to take care of me

Because I’m a little bit scared.

I am grown up

Because adults talk to me

Differently now

Because no one tucks me in at night.

I don’t want to grow up

Because what if I mess up

Because what if it’s really hard

Because I’m still scared.

I am grown up

Because I don’t want to grow up.