My, my look at me
growing pains have
made me look womanly

But what of that little
girl inside who still wants
to be a child at play

Mama says that I should
redecorate my girlie room,
but teddy bear "Snuggles"
must remain for he has
been my hugs of comfort
every step of the way

Now I must get dressed
as  my once neighborhood
playmate  of hide and seek
and kick the can "Johnny"
is calling on me going to the
movies this Friday night holding
hands just like the real grown
ups do

Such is being interim of what
is called "sweet" sixteen when
you can not go back but scared
of moving forward too fast

Mama..please leave the porch
light on for us

(c) 511 East Frank Street Vintage
24March2012
Vivian L Dawson