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And that may be true.
But if you looked inside,
You'd see just what I knew.

I am not stupid,
But I’m not saying that I’m smart.
It doesn’t take a genius,
To see how our world is falling apart.

You say I’m just a child,
But I’m mature beyond my years.
I’ve seen the pain and torment,
Which brought me to face my fears.

I could die tomorrow,
Never felling life’s peak of bliss.
So the next time you say I’m just a child,
Please remember this.

Your childhood probably lasted,
Much longer than mine;
‘Cause unlike you,
I had to grow-up way ahead of time.

Tomorrow lies before me,
While yesterday’s behind;
But today I’ll seek the good things,
Hoping I might find.

What my life’s about.
I’ll try to have some fun,
Whether good or bad,
It’s better than having none.

So if I am just a child,
Just a little kid,
All of my blessings,
Unto you I bid.

I can make a difference,
Even though I’m small.
Cause on the inside – where it counts,
I am really tall.

So do me just one favor,
It may not be easy for you,
Never call me just a child,
‘Cause I’ve seen as much as you have too.
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Just a Child

Contributed by sarah_may on Friday, 7th November 2003 @ 01:29:01 AM in AEST
Topic: MiscPoems

You call me just a child,
And that may be true.
But if you looked inside,
You'd see just what I knew.

I am not stupid,
But I’m not saying that I’m smart.
It doesn’t take a genius,
To see how our world is falling apart.

You say I’m just a child,
But I’m mature beyond my years.
I’ve seen the pain and torment,
Which brought me to face my fears.

I could die tomorrow,
Never felling life’s peak of bliss.
So the next time you say I’m just a child,
Please remember this.

Your childhood probably lasted,
Much longer than mine;
‘Cause unlike you,
I had to grow-up way ahead of time.

Tomorrow lies before me,
While yesterday’s behind;
But today I’ll seek the good things,
Hoping I might find.

What my life’s about.
I’ll try to have some fun,
Whether good or bad,
It’s better than having none.

So if I am just a child,
Just a little kid,
All of my blessings,
Unto you I bid.

I can make a difference,
Even though I’m small.
Cause on the inside – where it counts,
I am really tall.

So do me just one favor,
It may not be easy for you,
Never call me just a child,
‘Cause I’ve seen as much as you have too.

Copyright Â© sarah_may ... [ 2003-11-07 01:29:01]
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Re: Just a Child (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Friday, 7th November 2003 @ 04:48:58 AM AEST
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U go girl!
Very good writing!
Strong write!
peace, joy, luv,
emy
I'd say a very smart one indeed!
U certainly don't write like a child!

Re: Just a Child (User Rating: 1 )
by loopylou on Friday, 7th November 2003 @ 01:22:11 PM AEST
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and you hink your a child surley not with such a mature out look of life good on you

Re: Just a Child (User Rating: 1 )
by gee on Friday, 7th November 2003 @ 03:32:33 PM AEST
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On the context of your poem: Life has many roads to choose. Most of us choose a mixture of good and bad. It's a learning curve. It can be beautiful at times and it can tear your heart out. Live it and be happy....I enjoyed reading your poem because I flowed along with it. I like your style since it seems to fit into my own. I look forward to reading more of your works. thanks for sharing!

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