Just a Girl

Having a baby changes EVERYTHING.

The Fourth of July, 2002
Nothing to watch, nothing to do.
A sleeping baby, a wedding ring
I've never been so unsure about everything.
I feel like a child, forced to grow up
I'm neither brave, nor strong enough.
The whole world around me, is caving in
I have no one to turn to, I have no friends.
I try to be happy, I wish I could be
I'm trying to hide this, so no one can see.
I love my child, I knew I would
My mom was right, I never understood.
I want to be normal, and go out with friends
but I knew that eventually, all that would end.
My biggest dream, to graduate
after all this work, it's now too late.
I know I'm not ready, to take on the world
I may be a mother, but I'm only a girl.