Teardrop In An Ocean

One lonely loved teardrop Splashing in an ocean Causing ripples in innocence For the introverted child He or she, her or him Understanding a fact of truth Emotions tangled in emotions For sight is finally whole An abundance of thoughts Due to immense exposure to life The wishes of an infant are granted Age is given in its complete nature No longer is the son sheltered No longer is the princess protected Who to trust? Who to avoid? Boys and girls become fallible Girls become all that is woman Boys become all sides of man Both succumbing to pressure Each learning through experience To be a lady or to be promiscuous To be a gentleman or give into lecheries To live for frailties or meaningful morals Each choice having consequences The ambivalence of life is understood Precious moments and painful memories Happy and hated days become entwined The little girl longs for love The little boy longs for guidance Independence is finally tested Each falls into a frightening environment As a teardrop in an ocean