On Turning Ten Poem Analysis

In “On Turning Ten,” a poem written by Billy Collins, a boy is struggling with getting older. At some point, I think everyone struggles as they get older. As the boy turns ten years old, he remembers his childhood. He wants everything to be simple again. I can see where he is coming from because I remember what it was like not having to worry about anything. He realizes his life is changing and it makes him sick to think about it. I understand why he is feeling this way because the older I get, the more obstacles I have to face. It can be challenging and sometimes I wish I could be a kid again.