Growing Pains
When I was young
The growing pains
Were in my legs and feet
I’d cry to mom
I’d yell for dad
Can you stop the aching please?
My mother said
With mock concern
Dear, it’s just growing pains
You’re getting taller
Stronger, older
The pain will go away
Now five foot five
I’m an adult
My legs no longer hurt
But something else
That’s caused me pain
Sends teardrops on my shirt
Emotional
And mental health
Are hard to medicate
I cry for my mom
I yell for dad
To take the pain away
These growing pains
Are more intense
I don’t know if they’ll end
I know to grow
I have to hurt
But growing pains will mend