As I Grew

As I grew

I wish I knew what it meant to be cool

As I grew I knew for sure that I had learned to be calm

I wish I knew that there was more than just games and fun

As I grew I knew not everything was about me

I wish I knew it was really about everyone else and me

As I grew I knew there was pain and suffering 

I wish I knew how to deal with it

As I grew I became wise to see past my eyes

I wish I knew how to do it sooner

As I grew I knew I was not alone

I wish I knew there was a way to help others

As I grew I wanted to help others 

I wish I knew how to do so sooner

As I grew I gave to others regardless of my own position

I wish I knew that I could have done more 

As I grew I made friends

I wish I knew some are liars

As I grew I befriended a beloved

I wish I knew I could have dated less

As I grew I became a believer in God

I wish someone would have told me the good news sooner