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Adulthood

Anxious he really was Of age to be Of liberties to take Little did he know what it would take So now he sees For now he is It’s just a struggle to live better It’s just a struggle to die better Sunrise after sunrise Days on end For himself he lives For others he struggles Now he wishes In teenage he would’ve stayed For then into trouble he freely ran Now earnestly into him the troubles freely ran He feels cheated out of life For he finds no glory in endless struggle He struggles to be happy Happiness struggles to evade him How he wishes for the days he dreamt For today’s worries of tomorrow torment him How he wishes he could turn back the time Of childhood’s specialties he would never relent

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/20/2011 2:14:00 PM

Wiseton, the early influences a child receives are very important. People just shrug it off when a child steals candy, but that child may grow up to be a thief. We can't turn back time, but we can try to instill good values in our youth. A powerful, thought-provoking poem! Love, Carolyn

Kelleyana Junique

Date: 4/18/2011 12:58:00 AM

This poem touches me so much. Everyone can relate to this. In today's world, lots of teenagers grew up so fast and thinking adult world has so much to offer, but there is a hidden truth, they should enjoy every second being a teenager. We all keeps youthful memories and most times those are the ones that bring a smile on our faces. I really enjoy writing. Please to meet you and thanks for your comment.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/17/2011 6:02:00 PM

A reflection of life Wiseton written so beautifully my friend depicting the struggles and ups and downs of it all... wonderful way to present a daily dilemma of striving to survive.. holding onto dreams from childhood keeps the spirit of humanity pressing forward my friend.. dynamic words to ponder ... appreciate your sweet comment on my Passion to Paradise luv.. may u enjoy a blessed week ..with luv..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/17/2011 5:37:00 PM

At times in most peoples' lives there is a longing to relive something in their lives to improve on mistakes made..Enjoyed reading your thoughts on the idea...Your presence at my work was uplifting..I noticed that you put some thought in the short amount that I had written..I have finished it now and I elobrated on the title a little to "New Life Gives Hope"..It is about our daughter's just born step grandson..In a way now I am a great grandmother..Sara