Is it bad that I revel in my youth
That I feel like I'm still twenty-two
Is it sad that I don't wanna die
Sooner or later we all do
Yes, I want to be wiser
Wiser, but not older
I want to be smarter
Smarter, but not older
Is it bad that I'm afraid of losing my mind
I'm afraid of losing touch with everything
Is it so strange that I don't slow down
I push myself far like a tire swing
Yes, I want to be stronger
Stronger, but not older
Yes, I want to be wiser
Wiser, but not older
I yearn to be young at heart
Without being a child
Locked in my prime
I'll be forever wild
Reverse in age if I could
Or freeze me in the present
Stop the speed of time
Finally, I'll be content
Never want to older
Smarter, but not older
Stronger, but not older
Wiser, but not older
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Sarah Loyd
I love movies, music, TV, and all things entertaining. I also love to write poetry. Follow me on Twitter @musicl0v3 and on Mix https://mix.com/sarahloyd You can also find me on Pinterest @sloydmarie
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