Because adolescence is inopportune, <br />too many are trying to grow up too soon. <br />Instead of believing that your life's a flop, <br />try remembering where you were when the laughter stopped. <br /> <br />Your dad's always trying to get you to smile, <br />but you think his humor is too out of style. <br />Rather than wishing he wasn't your pop, <br />try remembering where you were when the laughter stopped. <br /> <br />While Mom's showing pictures of you as a tike, <br />you're wishing that Mother would go take a hike. <br />But rather than dreaming of some parent swap, <br />try remembering where you were when the laughter stopped. <br /> <br />There's no telling what kids at your age are after, <br />but now's not the time to let go of the laughter. <br />Next time you're embarrassed 'cause your folks took you shopping, <br />try to do all you can to keep the laughter from stopping.<br /><br />William Chaplar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/don-t-stop-the-laughter/
