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Growing Up

January 21, 2015
By eplurabisunum BRONZE, Nashua, New Hampshire
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The flowers are growing and are in bloom
Sprouting from seed to a very tall plant
Just as a baby grows in it’s Mom’s womb
Feelings that some may feel but others can’t

The caterpillar crawls along the tree
Makes a cocoon and waits to grow its wings
Few weeks staying still until he is free
Ready to fly with the birds in the spring

Beginning at the start of the long trails
Using all your power to climb the top
Maintaining motivation to not fail
Go higher and still higher; do not stop.

Growing up is diff’rent to each person
Be happy so your life does not worsen

© Jessica P., Bethel Park, PA

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I wrote this piece to compare how it feels to grow up.

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