I recently watched Matilda (the Musical) in England and was inspired by the awesome talent of the kids who starred in the play. One particular song stuck with me, and it became my inspiration for the poem, When I Grow Up.
I can almost picture this poem with illustrations and it gives me goosebumps just thinking of how it will look like! Maybe soon I can get someone to collaborate with me on the artwork for this =)
When I grow up,
I will invite the monsters
Under my bed
(and inside my head)
To have some tea.
I will tell the big bully
In my school
That it would be cool
If he’d sit a while with me.
I will eat the scary vegetables
On my plate
(even those that I hate)
Without a wince.
I will speak out loud
And raise my hand
I’ll take a stand
And will not flinch.
When I grow up,
I will surprise all of you
With the things that I can do…
If I grow up.