Growing Up

When did our comfort go from teddy bears to boys’ jackets?

When did the sweet aroma of cookies change to his cologne?

When did the desire of our father’s love change to the love of a boy?

When did barbie dolls turn into makeup kits?

When did playful wrestling turn into naughty kisses under sheets?

When did juice boxes turn into beer bottles?

And tic tacs into pills that are designed to kill?

When did the crayons turn into razors?

And our nights into day?

Tell me when did loving ourselves become so hard?

All I want to know,

Is when did it all change?