Teenagers
Nothing goes the way it is supposed to, not in the life of a teen
At this age, things happen that just make one want to scream
Relationships begin and so do the intricate feelings of love
Religion and atheism come into play making us wonder what’s above
Though some of us lucky folks know who we are both inside and out
Others roam aimlessly and wander all about
They’re lost and alone and afraid in the dark
Yet the ones with the light are not bold enough to embark
On the greatest journey they ever will take
Just to help those lost souls not drown in the lake
Yet teens make things more complicated than they must needs be
For the mind of a teen lacks sufficient maturity
The smallest of problems can emerge into a war
A war every time there appears a closed door
This is because their mind can't process why they shouldn't be allowed
To make their own decisions without a parental frown
Only when they’re older do they truly know
That their parents just had love to show
Then sometimes, sadly, the grown-up teen
Both the wallflower and the drama queen
Will leave their parents and leave the love
The love sent humbly from home and above
It’s saddening to see the broken bonds
That once existed between those that were so fond
Nothing goes the way its supposed to, not in the life of a teen
Their lives seem so complicated, but later it all will be a dream
My friends, our troubles are hardly at hand
The waves will wash them away like speckles of sand
Lift your heads up high and enjoy your young life
Though now it may feel so full of strife
You were born now for a reason, just let it be so.
Hold on to your moments, and don’t let them go
Copyright © J. Dover | Year Posted 2011
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