The Day I Turned Twelve

I used to long to be grown.

I used to want to wander into the world alone.

But, I finally found the great unknown

The day I turned twelve.

I used to be shy, but then again,

I used to be mean just to fit in.

But, I finally appreciated the skin I was in

The day I turned twelve.

The year, the moment, the day I turned twelve,

My connection with God grew deeply heartfelt.

I longed more than ever to just be myself.

I lunged to go for it instead of regret.

I knew in my soul I would ever be young.

No longer longing to do something wrong.

Enjoying each note of my life like a song.

The day I turned twelve.