Oh, to be 13 again.Stupid as ever I guessOr could I keep my knowledge?And shy clear of cooties?Or maybe get even more?They told me I was ugly back thenPictures bear them out(Now they get long in toothThose who still remain)Still, I looked better than nowI was not vain,for I had no causeMy mirror fixed that errorI wonder if my feelings would still be so tenderWould I be able to shut my mouth?Would I even know to strike the first blowWhen the cruel would do their worst?13?I do not know, why not 12 or 18 or so?I’ve seen the world for good and illI would keep that even still
Oh, to be 13 again.Stupid as ever I guessOr could I keep my knowledge?And shy clear of cooties?Or maybe get even more?They told me I was ugly back thenPictures bear them out(Now they get long in toothThose who still remain)Still, I looked better than nowI was not vain,for I had no causeMy mirror fixed that errorI wonder if my feelings would still be so tenderWould I be able to shut my mouth?Would I even know to strike the first blowWhen the cruel would do their worst?13?I do not know, why not 12 or 18 or so?I’ve seen the world for good and illI would keep that even still