Jaded
the older we get
the more quirks we acquire
the more it is that we’re unique
just like everyone else
but in our own special way
we’re guarded and we’re jaded
laden with all life had to throw at us
the longer we’re alone the more
we’re set in our ways and less tolerant
we grow grumpy and short tempered
we’re less open to the magic around us
robbed of the last of our childlike wonder
we let the clouds wander in
and interfere ‘til we no longer
see the rainbows in our skies
we drag baggage around like it’s our cross to bear
and tragically love loses its every luster
AP: 3rd place 2023
Submitted on May 27, 2023 for contest WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT sponsored by JOHN ANDERSON
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