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The Endless Expectations of Teendom

November 5, 2023
By Jith_des BRONZE, Colombo 05, Other
Jith_des BRONZE, Colombo 05, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"I like criticism. It makes you stronger." - LeBron James


I am but a mere child of  age thirteen

I cannot fulfill the expectations of every pre-teen.

I'm not popular or cool,

nevertheless stuck in this murky blood pool.

 

An hourglass figure and clear skin is all I'm asking for.

I'm done quarreling with society for my larynx is extremely soar.

 

No makeup can conceal the spirit within me,

I will fight back and if you don't believe me go ahead and see.

 

Spotify is none other than my therapeutic persona acting like a harbor in this gruesome storm of life.

They say life's a rollercoaster but my heart feels like a burning toaster.

 

There's a raging fire in my heart,

that needs the purest water to depart.

Will you be the extinguisher to my burning flame?

Oh, when will I ever find my dearest James?

 

No good grades can save me now,

from the purgatory of tiresome teendom.

Oh, almighty one,

please grant me my prolonged freedom!


The author's comments:

My poem revolves around my experience as a teenager battling some of the most common atrocities that all teens face as high schoolers. High school can seem like a purgatory at first but it all depends on your perspective. It can also be a heaven filled with countless possibilities. You just have to familiarize yourself with the concept of navigating the waters of High school. High school is the time of your life when you mess up. get back up on your feet and try your best to not make the same mistakes again. 


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