Being an adult

Being good at spelling bees Aren’t much of a thing to show off anymore I’ve grown so much taller But things to show off are disappearing When I’m in the car The stars that used to follow me Now don’t shine I’ve grown so much taller But the sky seems so much higher People say I’m an adult But only things that aren’t adult-like keep increasing Everyone tells me I’ve grown But why am I getting so much smaller? The kid smiling in the picture Where is she now? Becoming an adult Is it about smiling even when you’re sad? You’ll know when you grow up I still don’t get that saying Living each day by holding things inside Is that what becoming an adult is about? That’s life, I guess I think I know but there are so many tomorrows left All those stars, where are they now? Have you guys become adults too?