Who knew that this would be
Why didn't anyone warn me?
Life gets tough as you grow, they said
But they never told me that I'd be sad.
Carelessly I lived as a child
And the pains were rather mild
As time passed I added a year
And each time life was not dear.
Stressing and complicated it became
But tougher and stronger I became
Meeting new people as I grow
And into my life they come and go
Some to build and restore
Others to leave me torn
All these never brought me to my knees
Because never was I raised to flee
Then came the phase I couldn't take anymore
I'd had enough, I couldn't do it anymore
The warrior inside me was no more
And it struck me that this happens as I grow
Either way I shall continue to glow
And maintain my spiritual growth
Wiser and smarter I will be
Not let growth be the end of me
Beloved mother all your words are at heart
And I shall remember them in times that are dark
You always knew what to say
Knowing they'll be of use to me one day.
