I never knew growing up
would be so hard for me
watching each year
as I grew older
the things I'd be able to do.
Seeing in the magazines
watching programs on television
caught up in all the glamour and glitz
just waiting for me
to turn sixteen!
I would have lots of freedom
now my parents would trust me
I'd do all the right things
I could choose what I want
whether it was clothes
or something to eat.
They say that's called " spreading my wings."
What I didn't see
was the emotions, the ups and downs
sometimes so down I felt like dying
all the sudden responsiablities
peer pressure
how many of my choices affect others
even changing the course of life.
If I had it all to do again
I would hope I'd be much wiser
make resposiable changes
stand committed to my choices
I want to be proud of myself
love myself
not just being older.
No longer following my once favorite quote
I'd leave no trails of tears behind me
instead of telling you not follow,
I'd invite you along
I can do this now, no doubt about it
no longer needing time to rethink it all!
I can now blossom into a beautiful young woman.
Author notes
This is written for a very special young lady poet on here. Her fav quote and sad mood made this happen. Im sure I will be editing it so if you have any ideas let me know. Thanks.
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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This hit me really hard
Wow I really enjoyed reading this. Parts of it I could really relate to. Like this part of your poem: "If I had it all to do again
I would hope I'd be much wiser
make resposiable changes". Everyday I always wish that I could change my foolish mistakes to wise ones but I can't though. When I was reading your poem one part really hit me hard. " I'd leave no trails of tears behind me
instead of telling you not follow,
I'd invite you along
I can do this now, no doubt about it
no longer needing time to rethink it all!". Your poem helped me open my eyes on some things. I appreciate it. Love and Peace!
-Jess
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