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Fifteen Going On Fifty

but you're just fifteen, why such a hurry?

By caitodoesstuffPublished 8 days ago • 1 min read
Fifteen Going On Fifty
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think about the past times

and your past crimes

back when you were so remarkable

(so marketable)

I can't tell you it was wrong

'cause you'll still follow along.

now the candles are blown out;

will you survive your doubt?

they're saying you'll make it same day

so nod along, tell them you're okay.

"here's another tip!"

"here's a scholarship!"

"here's a college trip!"

now you're fifteen going on fifty,

but you're just fifteen, why such a hurry?

peers will whisper,

"you're the teacher's pet."

but you're just a pleasure in class

so why even fret?

you're desperately asking

how you keep on passing

its a farce, how you keep your marks

guess its time to finally own up

they're saying your head is in the clourds,

doesn't matter if you still end up proud

"ranked number one!"

"above everyone!"

master of none

still you're fifteen going on fifty

but you're just fifteen, why such a hurry?

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