Growing Up With You

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    Growing Up With You
    For
    years
    I’ve had
    a blanket
    I made it
    to comfort me
    It used to fit
    just fine and dandy
    I wrapped myself in it
    and hid from the world

    But
    now
    I’ve been
    growing inside
    My little blanket
    no longer fits
    I can’t hide anymore
    My spirit has grown
    I’ve sprouted beautiful new wings
    That my covers cannot cover

    A
    decision
    I must
    make now
    To clutch it
    or let go
    If I keep it
    to hide my face
    the real me the world
    Will never grow to know

    If I courageously can release
    my blanket I’ll be naked
    for everyone to see
    who I am inside
    Can I allow
    this to be
    There’s a
    chance of
    explosive
    collapse

    You brought strength and courage
    as gifts to my world
    You allowed me to
    let my blanket go
    Unfurled my wings
    Replaced my blanket
    Liberated me
    with stability
    and
    love

    Flying away from this place
    Finding a way to endure
    We’ll get through this
    We’ll live our lives
    Creating our dreams
    Reaching for stars
    We’re spreading
    our wings
    Finally
    Alive.

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