Hello
I know you are waiting to grow up
I know you want to feel free
And that you think this is how it’ll always be
But,
Just wait a little while longer
I know you can’t and I know it’s a struggle
I know you’re ready to fight the world
I know your family loves you
But,
Just wait a little while longer
You’ll never have to fight the world
But at times I feel that would’ve been easier
Because at the end of your blissful childhood
Is a cave
A dark cave filled with things you can’t imagine
A cave full of your insecurities and self-inflicted pressure
I know you can’t even spell anxiety
But,
Just wait a little longer
Because you will be able to spell it soon
Feel it soon and you will wish nothing was wrong with you
You have my word that you’ll deal with it
And no one will ever know except you
But at times I imagine it would be better if people did
But,
Just wait a little longer
And you’ll see how happy you are right now
You will miss being strong and confident
Because when you’re older you’ll have to pretend to be
And trust me you’re good at pretending.
But it’ll be over soon and you’ll be stronger than ever
But for now,
Just wait a little longer
Don’t let go
These are your favorite years
And you’re beautiful
I know you’re stubborn and I know you don’t listen to people
But you tiny little creature
You tiny little me
Just hold on for a little while longer.
