Coming of Age

He was 11 when his first scars began to appear In the beginning his scars were small and not very deep Originating at school his hazing began This boy was bullied He was changing and his friends didn't like it They teased him He was a twig and had a squeaky voice He had no one to help him So he turned to the blade He cut daily to escape the emotional pain His body continued changing His scars became deeper He couldn't handle becoming a man He couldn't handle the stress in coming of age As he developed he gained responsibilities The world expected more from him he wishes he could go back to the boy of his youth but knows he can't His body growing bigger His shoulders broaden The weight in becoming a man is heavy He wants to stay this little boy The thought of being a man terrifies him Now has mood swings He's not happy all the time like he used to be He angers easily and Wish to remain that little boy Then he realizes He must learn who he is as an individual He must endure the changes He must push on Listen to advice Stay fit Be patient These scars are symbolic A badge of honor Decorating your self-identity Transforming you into the man you wish to become.