We Were Not Small Or Great But Grown

I have not done in my five years what you did in yours
(Your 22 versus my 29)

I know it does no good comparing lives
But I am such a slow, slow learner
(And at times, not at all)

Should I stop writing now?
I could give me life to better things:
A house, a steady job, a family

Still, I am not sure if I can see myself like that yet
(And I am so afraid I never will)