To be a Teen

TO BE A TEEN

                                                    by Zilene Leondy

"To be or not to be

that's the question"

Who really am I?

The mirror tells me the truth or lie?

Parents consider me ready

But, look at my belly!

I'm physically mature

Are you sure?

Sometimes, I feel like

I'm a good manager and do everything that I want

But the walls around my life, say me

You don't!  You're reliant

I'm a scientist of my life

I check, I test, I cry

Why am I so frustrated?

I already know everything I am related

What I can see is not like that

I’m sure if I bet

I’ll bring more happiness to me

I’m aware of my power

I’ll be popular, loved, happy and rich

I’ll do something right now,

I’m impulsive!

But to be always strong seems like weak

I’m freak!

JUST A TEEN !

Desiring not to be a child, I refuse to be an adult. While wishing privacy, I don’t want to be alone. Not accepting criticism I need to be accepted anyway. When teased, I react Reacting, I’m misunderstood. Wishing freedom, I need limits. Fighting for my own identity, I experience other’s. Being challenged, I learn Learning, I feel more secure. Keeping quiet, I think Thinking, I keep quiet. Asleep, I dream Dreaming, I wake up. I’m just a teen !