Eighteen

Eighteen A number that holds so much meaning Any individual who meets terms with this number never feels content A singular tie to childhood is all that’s left A bearing weight of adulthood near An anxious sense of uncertainty for what perseveres A sentimental responsibility for new freedoms adhere The time in life that withholds the most confusion When many individuals unfold a lost sense of self Chances that are to be taken May make or break many of the forsaken Feeling weak and immature, not sure where to commence new foundations The irritation that follows many families Not seeing eye to eye anymore for holding different beliefs Feeling out of place in a home that once babied the child version of each person Now having to step foot into the real world, opening new doors The perspective of life outside might feel so different yet the same Viewpoints on humanity could endure a slight alter Heaving burdens from the past of wishing to grow old A huge transition, not ready to let go Education such as college or another path Are one of the many choices during this important year These very choices are what conjugate an entire future career A future, that will be a part of one's timeline starting in the beginning adult years Eighteen.