Star Dreamer
I'm tired of being a kid
I want to be a grown up
When I grow up I want to be an astronaut!
I want to fight aliens and travel around with my friends!
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I’m tired of being a preeten
Everyone treats me like some kid
I'm not stupid
I don’t play with toys
I just want to be a grown up already
I'll become an astronaut so I can leave this world behind
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I'm tired of being a Teenager
Everyone thinks I'm idealistic
it's stupid to dream
I'm never going to be an astronaut
I will be just another piece of the machine
It's hopeless to dream
I just want to turn 18 already and be done with high school
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I'm tired of being 18
I can’t drink
I’m literally just an adult who’s treated like a teenager
How stupid was I as a kid?
Wanting to be a fucking astronaut?
What was I thinking trying to dream like that
I will never be an astronaut
I just want to finish college already
Finally, be done
and turn 21
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I’m Finally 21!
I am finally all Grown Up!
I'm so close to finishing college
No one can call me a kid
My opinions can matter
I can drink and party!
Who cares about being an astronaut!
I'm gonna make some damn money
How could I dare to dream?
All I need is some green to accomplish my dreams
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I'm tired of being alive.
I'm tired of living and working.
I miss all of the fun.
I miss not caring and not worrying.
I miss being a kid.
I just want to be able to dream again…
What a failure am I too scared to follow my dreams…
Look at the stars; how beautiful they are
...what did I want to be again?
An astronaut?
A stupid dream
No
I wanted to become an astronaut
I wanted to be free
At least I can still jump
Then I can be free
I can feel the swirling cold winds
I see the ants at the bottom of skyscrapers
I take a step and breathe
I can be with the stars
I can Dream
All I have to do is jump
I am not scared
I open my arms and embrace it
I can dream
I can be with the stars
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I loved the repetition used. My favorite line was "I can be with the stars". I found this to be very relatable as we grow up and leave our crazy-seeming dreams behind.
ReplyDeleteI love the repetition of the astronaut dream and how this poem is like a progressive story. Each stanza has its own distinct feel and message, and I think it's really powerful. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteI liked how the progression of time tied in with the repetition. My favorite line was:
ReplyDelete"I can be with the stars", although it is a bit of a cliche.
He kills himself
DeleteTheres been some confusion! The the end is symbolism and the man jumping of a building! Sorry for not being clear!
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