Growing Up

Growing up, I realized that Santa is not real.
Growing up, I realized that growing tall isn't the only thing to be achieved.
Growing up, I realized that the bravest people have the brightest smile.
Growing up, I realized that I don't have superpowers.
Growing up, I realized that Octy was not seen by my other friends.

Growing up, I realized that musical sneakers were out of fashion.
Growing up, I realized that babies were not dropped down our chimneys.
Growing up, I realized that everyone had some regrets.
Growing up, I realized boys can also be my friends.
Growing up, I realized that mutton and chicken were different.

Growing up, I found out that we all have a talent.
Growing up, I found out that we all have our own battles.
Growing up, I found out that we all have our dreams.


Growing up, I knew that my brother wasn't a dustbin baby.
Growing up, I knew that my dolls would turn smelly.
Growing up, I knew that allergies were real.
Growing up, I knew the difference between death and sleeping.
Growing up, I knew that isolation was painful.

Growing up, I accepted my weirdness.
Growing up, I appreciated my funny features.
Growing up, I meant the sorries that I said.
Growing up, I braided my hair myself.
Growing up, I learned unknown things.

Growing up, I realized that life isn't exactly an easy breeze.
Growing up, I realized how ships work,
They need a little wind in their sails to keep them afloat.
Growing up, I learned that that's how I am supposed to be.