Only a Moment

Is that All it Takes to Grow Up?

A Powers
When did she hit four feet, six inches?

When did she stop holding my hand in a crowd?

When did she learn to button them straight?

When did she learn not to cry out loud?

When did she learn how to read so well?

When did she learn how to count?

When did she stop needing pushed on the swings?

When did she learn not to shout?

When did her eyes lose their luster?

When did she stop liking pink?

When did she stop asking me to play?

When did she start to think?

When did she start talking like that?

When did the carousel stop?

I only looked away for a moment...

Is that all it takes to grow up?

Published by A Powers

FIND WHAT YOU WANT ON MY ORGANIZED WEBSITE http://awriterpowers.yolasite.com/ A. Powers is an English major and longtime freelance writer. She enjoys sharing her experiences with crafts, films and other...  View profile

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