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I just wanna be young again  When we were younger we just wanted to be older Playing with our barbie dolls Watching PBS Kids Going outside to ride our bikes, drawing on the sidewalk with chalk, and jump roping Now all we can do is watch from our window  Watching our younger sibling  While secretly wishing we were outside I just wanna be young again   I just want my childhood back I could finally get some sleep I would not worry about grades, colleges, or homework I could watch TV without feeling guilty I would watch Disney shows to see what my life would be like if I did karate, lived in New York, or even record videos to help my younger brother I could watch Nick shows and dream that I was part of a family filled with superheroes, be part of a webcam show, or have two fairy godparents I would be able to have no regrets on having a nap I could be able to play with my toys I don't know why I even wished to be older I wanted to be messy with this poem but on the topic ...

Connecting the Watering the Soul poem to……. Siddharta: The poem mentions growth, just like how Siddharta growth is shown through his journey of self-discovery. He shows from a life filled with riches, to embracing life’s many experiences. He learns from the Samanas, Brahmins, and Buddha, but in the end he seeks wisdom through his own personal experiences. His moments with Kamala and the merchants taught him about worldly desires. The river helped his learn and guide him towards spiritual enlightenment. He matures, which ultimately helps him find peace.  Me: When we take care of ourselves now, we get rewarded in the future. This phrase is one of the best motivational tools for high school students or even college students to remind themselves that if you work hard and aren't lazy with work, you will be better off in the future. In the poem we work hard to make sure that the seed grows into a tree like watering the seedling, and nurturing the seed so that it “becomes a home to many ...