TEENAGE

We learn from our failures,

our incorrect turns, the fake friends we make,

 and the times we come close to breaking.

Our mistakes help us grow,

but we didn't realise it at the time.

We didn't want our frailty to be exposed.

We couldn't tell them at the time.

Our phoney pals were present,

but they were unconcerned about our secrets,

and now they merely gaze as we pass.

You're strong if you don't break.

As if you hadn't waited so long to explain yourself,

you'd know where you went wrong, but keep strong.

So here's to the liars and traitors,

all the want tobes and haters,

 as well as learning from our mistakes and recognising the fakes.

To being a teen, here's to you.

Live it up, since we're in the midst of a dream.

Swathi M        

Ph.D. Research Scholar

Department of English

Directorate of Distance Education

Kamaraj University                 

Madurai -625020                   

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