The older I get
I understand the true meaning of the battle
it used to be with water guns and artillery
Once was excited to meet people
when did it turn into exhaustion?

The older I get
I learned that it isn't a safe circle to stay
which formerly I drew and grew,
happily staying for the bell to ring to come to a place where I do not feel myself presently,
a place now with traumatic remembrances

The Older I get
I realize that they are not the icons
as they describe
this is what I've been taught
to be thankful for,
the more that I...