In an age

In an age ago
I sat small and wished big
wanted rainbows and ponies
and ribbons in my hair
bobby socks and
black patent mary-janes
but that was an age ago—
barely remember the time
that day became today
I am big, yet wish I am small
I want halos and garlands
and daisies and freedom
love and laughter
and dreams to come true
but night sets in
stars shine
and the moon plays its part—
and tomorrow brings
me smaller
and smaller
until I am no more