Poetic Blooming Child's poem about aging

 To My Young Creative Friend

 

I used to draw and paint

when I was your age,

but things didn’t come out right.

So I stopped.

 

I used to sing and dance

when I was your age,

but I was afraid of what others thought.

So I stopped.

 

I use to write stories

when I was your age,

but I didn’t know how to finish them.

So I stopped.

 

I used to write poetry

when I was your age,

but a teacher didn’t like one of my poems.

So I stopped.

 

When I got older I learned

making mistakes, learning,

and growing are just a part

of being creative.

 

I realized I could learn to draw and paint,

and sing and dance

and write stories and poetry.

So I started again.

 

You like to do those things, too.

Learn and grow and even enjoy

the mistakes you make.

Don’t stop.