12 year old 'grown up'

Yeah! I’m a rotten old mother, here to spoil all your fun While you scream and strop like you’re the only one Well listen to me girl this world ain’t all for you And all of the things that YOU want to do So you want to go out to party til late And I’m supposed to say yes dear and not get into a state Sure I’m gonna let you go clubbing ! just going to let you go off in the cold Forget about the fact that your only 12 years old But my friends all go there” is the plea that I hear Well let me tell you something, your precious to me  do ya hear? I know what its like out there in the dark Men lurking in bushes, hiding in parks Gangs out on the street waiting for prey Drugs going round in the cold light of day I wasn’t born a mum, Whatever you may think I’ve been out there in clubs, having too much to drink You might look all grown up when dressed up to go out But you have no idea what’s out there and who will hear you shout? Men coming on to my 12yr old babe  think not, no way no how You look gorgeous and mature I admit, but sorry my darling you aint going out now So pout and stamp, slam doors and cry And when you’ve calmed down, just come ask me why It’s a sad cruel world that we live in today And I want to keep you safe in every possible way Yes maybe I’m paranoid and no fun to you But when you’re in my shoes you’ll do the same things tooI'm glad to say that my 'babe' calmed down and realised i only had her best interests in mind. Peace was restored to the house once more! It's so hard being mum to a 12 year old 'adult'!! Written December 14th, 2001 © on Dec 14 2001 05:53 AM PST   0 • 10