This book is a compilation of the author’s poems and lyrics from when he was 7 years old to 21. It is divided into 3 or 4 year periods, marking the progression of a boy into a young adult. Its intent is to provide a larger picture of growing up by stringing together many smaller ones. This version has edited out all adult language and themes (as sparse as they were in the original) that might be taken offensively or be inappropriate for children.