I when I was young
A distant memory, it’s been so long
Taken back to my home when I listen to that one song
That youthful feeling of wanting to belong
And the helplessness of not being strong
All the meals I used to hate
As I grew up I began to appreciate
I had nothing, so I appreciated every little thing
When I had no worries, listening to the birds sing
I wanted to fly away just like them, one day
But I wish I was young again now that I’m away
I miss the times I made my mom yell
A rebellious child, every scrape and bruise when I fell
I miss the times I didn’t even know depression
I miss falling asleep in every math session
The strong feelings of youthful love
Making wishes while looking at the stars above
I miss having friends who had time for laughter
And coming home with memories after
We all wanted to grow up, and have control
But now it’s hard to find someone when you fall
I never understood why my parents were so frustrated
But now I understand all the things they hated
Life is getting more lonely as I grow old
And people around me disappear and become stories to be told
I never thought they’d have to go
And now I regret every emotion I couldn’t show
I miss all the times I didn’t stare at a screen
I miss all the times I felt seen
Leaning on my sister, she loved me every day
Now my sister is a mom, and my niece I keep protecting the same way
I miss the feeling of sand in my shoes
And having everything to lose
But now I feel so alone, I miss running around with no worry
I want to feel happiness again before I, too, become a story.
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