Future You

I can't wait until you grow older

You learn to talk and walk

You can finally dance like you do right now

And tell your mom all that you want

Right now you only have 2 teeth

But your smile is still so bright

Your long eyelashes and your static-y hair

that remind me that your my sister's kid alright

And motherhood somewhat suits her

I can tell she loves you very much

Even where you're fussy she still hugs and comforts you

Like I know you will do to her one day when she's had enough

I see the way you like music

Even those cursed nursery rhymes and children laughing

Your legs bouncing on your uncle's lap

The faces I make and the laughs you give back

I can't wait to meet future you

I wonder if you'll end up like your mom

Skipping school to be with the cool kids

And buying the squad pizza when the prices drop

I wonder if you'll end up like me

A child who once bounced wall to wall

I remember hiding under my sister's bed until she threatened to call the cops

I wonder if you'll end up like me

Thinking vampires are real

That your crush is so pale just because they'll disintegrate if they step foot in the warmth of the kickball field

I wonder if you'll end up like me

Friends you thought that you'd die for

Love so real you feel invincible

even if other kids tell you that that isn't how you should feel

I wonder if you'll be creative

Maybe write your own songs

Create dance moves and laugh and cry 'till you fall

Someone catching you because you know you're a star

And you're not even one yet

But I can tell you're going to be a riot

Maybe a headache or two for your parents

But I'll be your aunt that applauds it

And you're going to grow up so loved that you'll always have someone to lean on

I hope you grow up to trust me and in return I can tell you my secrets

The wisdom I've gained as I've grown up and funny stories of when you were young

Future you is gonna be all that you can dream of

I promise you that by the time you turn one

Written on: March 7, 2021