But For the Nervous It Is Much Too Late

Dandruff, menstruation ,acne , scent Deodorants,shampoo and strange new thoughts The anxious adolescent in torment Tampons,towels. skin care and defence Confession, absolution, count for naught Dandruff, menstruation ,acne , scent Wet and dry the dreams are wryly bent We wake confused from what we never sought The anxious adolescent in torment The virtues and the vices must be learnt The will and the desire cannot be bought Dandruff, menstruation ,acne , scent Parents’ words our own strength can augment But for the nervous, it is much too late The anxious adolescent, the torment “Civilised”. we might just kiss a date Until we lose our heads and challenge fate Dandruff, menstruation ,acne , scent Poor adolescent in this mad torment