When I Grow Up

Mommy, I wanna be Beyonce when I grow up. 
I want to be famous, a really big star. 
Little did I know, that’s not who we are.
But a young girl can dream, 
Think of anything. 
What else is there to do besides fantasize behind a screen?

Mommy, I wanna be like you when I grow up. 
I want to be a provider, my families’ anchor.
Little did I know, I never really did thank her. 
But a preteen can dream, 
Think of anything.
What else is there to do besides fantasize behind a screen?

Mommy, I just want to be myself when I grow up. 
I want to be me and I mean truly me.
Little do you know, this me determines her own reality. 
I don’t want to be someone else, 
I will decide my own path. 
Because it’s easy to be a follower
But you taught me to be something greater.
I will continue to dream, 
think of anything. 
The only difference now is that I am the one in control.