Only Child
Only Child
Being an only child is all I know
It could be worse, so I just go with the flow
My cousins are cool, but I wished we lived closer
I have a best friend, we've known each other for forever
Deep down though, I wish I had siblings to call my own
Someone to protect or someone to fight with and groan
Everyone wants what they don't have, but before I die
I wanted a bro or sis, and that is no lie.
My mom knew I was lonely and I sometimes would sob,
So she did the best she could, and got me a dog.
We named the dog "Lucky" and we liked him a lot
But then I longed for a sibling again, and asked if we could adopt
My mom paused for a second and said, "Adoption doesn't make sense"
"Plus you'll be 15 years apart, that's too much of an age difference."
My mom tried to mend my little heart, by getting dog #2 and then dog #3
But it wasn't the same; because I wanted a sibling to play with me.
I love little kids, and they gravitate towards me
It must be my nature to want to have a bigger family.
Family is important, it is what makes my life worthwhile
A sister or brother, (or both) is what would make me smile
I asked my mom again for a sibling over and over; until this day
she said, "It's not going to happen, so have a big family of your own someday."
How exciting, I thought, to have God, love, and children in my life!
My vision was clear, I want a good career, family, and to be a loving wife.
I know that might sound cliche, and I do have other goals,
But later in life, my faith and my new family will unfold.
I just want to thank my mom for all her love and sensibility
But I will make sure my child has a sibling to love unconditionally.