Since when

Since when did you stop watching cartoons,
All the Saturday mornings from 9 to 11,
Laughing at the hi-jinx and screw-ups,
That you found oh so comical and amusing.

Since when did you retreated into your shell,
No longer the life of the party,
Silent and stoic as a statue,
Putting on an act that everybody could see through,

Since when did you start reading newspapers,
Have you forgotten the promise you made,
Watching the adults wasting their time,
Just leafing through papers instead of talking.

Since when did you cast that shadow on yourself,
Questioning and doubting yourself on life's journey,
Thinking the glass is always half empty,
Lowering your head when you are suppose to stand up.

Since when did you reflect so much on yourself,
Was it really the years adding maturity,
Or has your naivete gone with the wind along the years,
Would you rather stay as kid forever?