Full Accountability

In life, there’s plenty, and various points of view Aged twenty, forty or more, give or take a few Whether one has gone full circle, half or even third This question has been asked, or you may just have heard. When something you have done, or have decided upon Like a referee’s call that’s been derided on Do you calmly stay, to answer in rebuttal Or do you go for drama, finding ways for acquittal. At one point in our lives, we may protest or howl It’s us who made the wrong call, or even did what’s foul What to do after that, is anyone, everyone's guess It would reflect our morals, the code that we profess. Being adult is to try to make amends , apologize sincerely, no platitudes,to those we've wronged, sympathize Pointing not to others, guilty or not, to blame Or say such other excuse, that sucks or just as lame. Not seeking refuge, but owns up to accountability Being an adult means taking full responsibility. From all the things we've learned, what puts us to the test To walk the talk, the meaning, separates us from the rest. KIM PATRICE NUNEZ The TRUE Meaning of Being Adult Contest - Honorable Mention Sponsor : FJ Thomas 25 April 2015