Two Decades Ago

Cristine Despares





































Is this really the way,
Is this really the way
Our lives go?
Back when we were three,
We rejoice over rainbow popsicles
and gentle tickles.
And though there were monsters under our beds
We feel safe under plastic stars and bedtime reads.
We don't care about the chocolates between our teeth.
We solo dance in every parties, oh we never got cold feet
But that was long ago

That was two decades ago
Two decades ago
Oh break the clock
Don't keep it intact
Please take me back
Two decades ago
Two decades ago

Is this really the way
Is this really the way
Our lives go?
We started hanging out with a friend.
We realize we got older than ten.
Then I don't know why
But we say 'bye' faster than we say 'hi'
Oh, we got bluer than the April sky.
Far from when we were three,
When our folks are content and proud
Just to hear us sing our ABCs out loud
But that was long ago

That was two decades ago
Two decades ago
Oh break the clock
Don't keep it intact
Please take me back
Two decades ago
Two decades ago

Oh, oh-ho~ two decades ago
When we weigh more than our weight, school grades, and medals
When we matter more than who we are on the phone
When trust is thicker than our payslips
I never said this before and show
But I never want to grow old nor let time further go
When I was three and free
two decades ago
But that was long ago
That was two decades ago
Oh break the clock
Don't keep it intact
Please take me back
Two decades ago
Two decades ago

Hello beautiful creatures! Written above is a song (technically, it's not a song because it doesn't have a melody, but I'd like to call it one because I sing it when I read it) I just finished writing a week ago. I don't feel exactly well for quite some time and the pain makes me reminisce about my childhood. Though it isn't perfect, it feels way better than today.
Here's to growing old!

love lots,
Tin

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2 comments:

  1. Ooow Tin, such a lovely post, love that you decided to write your own song, actually I tried to compose the melody in my head haha, so I had some fun while reading this, you're full of creativity, dear!

    Pablo
    HEY FUNGI 

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