Refuse to grow
You’ll soon be glowing
In the discomforting light
Of stunted growth
It’s a harsh world
Where its builders banish
Those who stay back
Lay back
While everything around them is changing

What does adulthood look like?
A mirage for many youth
Soon the illusion
That being an adult
Brings immense freedom without responsibilities
Fades like echoes in a forgotten dream

It’s those who sit in the spectators’ stand
That always seem to know
How a game could be played better
Till they’re handed the baton
Passed the ball
Soon they see the great chasm
Separating
A game played in person
And one played on the lips


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13 responses to “When I grow up”

  1. Lazarus Banda Avatar

    The last 3 sentences did it for me. Great piece

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    1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

      Thank you, ♥️Lazarus♥️🙏😊

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  2. P. J. Gudka Avatar

    So true, being an adult is nothing like we imagine it.

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    1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

      Absolutely ♥️Pooja♥️ Thanks for stopping by 🙏😊

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      1. P. J. Gudka Avatar

        You’re most welcome 😊

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  3. ben Alexander Avatar

    Hey Benji, the line “Fades like echoes in a forgotten dream” really struck me—it seems to capture that moment when youthful illusions slip away, leaving something more complicated behind.

    The whole piece feels raw and reflective in a way that lingers.

    Much love,
    David

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    1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

      Thank you, ♥️David♥️. Wow, your thoughts on the piece are profound. Thanks for stopping by 🙏😊

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      1. ben Alexander Avatar

        Would you mind if I share this as a reblog at some point in the future? ❤

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        1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

          Feel free to reblog it, ♥️David♥️. I don’t mind. In fact, I feel honored to have you reblog it😅. Thank you!

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  4. Sadje Avatar

    So true Benjamin

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    1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

      Absolutely 😅

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