GROWTH ERROR

Elam KOHLIWE 2005 (Eastern Cape)



Why?Why do we grow up?Why do I have to grow up?
I don't want to grow,
What growing up has for me?
You introduced me to childhoodness now Why are you snatching it away from me dear Almighty?
Please dear Lord don't do this  to me.
I have already tasted the samples of adulthood, they are bitter father!
Why don't you extend a few years for me maybe I will be ready by then.
I don't want to grow up, my heart  pains when growing up appears to the picture.
Thinking of the changes, the behavior and responsibilities.
Why do I have to change?
Why do I have to grow up?
Isn't there anything I can do to prevent me from growing up,
Isn't there any one who can hide me from this demonic growing up thing.
My peers are growing,
Years are going,
The world is changing,
But why am I not left behind as I like it here.
I've forgotten how to celebrate my birthdays because I can't rejoice with an enemy.
Why?Why?Why my Lord,
Why do I have  to carry such burden?
Growing up you have made a hell out of my life!!
I hate you reall!.

About this poem

It is about the hate of Adulting.

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Written on March 18, 2023

Submitted by elamkohliwe8 on April 10, 2023

Modified on April 20, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic hexameter
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Words 225
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 22

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