I Wanted

When I was less than two

 I wanted to be changed, fed

And rocked until I slept

To be understood

For everyone reason I wept

When I was five

I wanted to play

Laugh and learn

To pick up something new

At every corner I’d turn

When I was a little more than ten

I wanted to sing and live.

I wanted to be

 more than something 

dreamed or imaginary.

When I was fifteen

I wanted friendship.

To live and dance.

To not fear fate

 Or avoid chance.

When I was twenty

I wanted success.

To carry what I’ve learned.

To touch the future

And not get burned.

When I was twenty five

I wanted love.

To hold hands with hope.

I wanted to survive

The occasional downward slope

Now I’m more than thirty

And I want to be better.

I want the days to be longer.

I want the world

To be kinder and stronger.

And whatever number of years

That may come after this,

I am quite sure

 My list of wants

 will be for more

more love

more hope

more success

more friendship

more life

more laughter

more of me

and more of you.