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One On One With Myself Poetry Contest. Sponsor - Nette Oncloud. Date written: 02/19/2026

At Fourteen

       growing in body and mind.
          lots of living to do, still.
     bunch of life lessons to learn;
       i m b i b e  parental wisdom 
schooled on the birds and the bees
    keep searching for yourself, kid.
   make the most out of your youth!

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Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM Great advice. I had more specific info for MY 14 year old self. Sometimes I long for a redo!! Thanks for your last contest. It was so inspiring

Sara Kendrick February 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM Good advice and it reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K Edward Ibeh February 21, 2026 at 1:20 PM Thank you so much, Sara:-)

Valsa George February 21, 2026 at 5:12 AM This advice to the youth holds so many tips that will help them tread through the right path and come up better in life. Inspirational lines. Edward Ibeh February 21, 2026 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much, Valsa:-)

Paula Goldsmith February 19, 2026 at 7:43 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "At Fourteen" write. Growing up can be very hard. "Good Luck" I did "BEING TWENTY." Have a fun day writing away.......... Edward Ibeh February 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)