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Farewell to Innocence
As I sat in my room on the morning of my 16th birthday,
I couldn’t help but think back on my childhood memories:
A little scooter leaning against a wall of my garage,
How I used to blow carefree bubbles outside in the backyard,
My dear white polar bear lying on an empty bed,
And the messy sketches of rainbows on my driveway…
Good-bye, innocence!
All the wonders,
Giggles,
Adventures,
Secrets,
Toys,
Crayons,
Coloring books,
Playgrounds,
And playdates!
As I wonder about my future as an adult now,
I can’t help but think about all the challenges and uncertainties
that lie ahead:
All the unknown achievements and failures,
All the new people I will meet,
And all the undiscovered paths I will have to face.
Hello, adulthood!
All the constant worries,
Doubts,
Responsibilities,
Business suits,
Demands,
Deadlines,
Burnouts,
Anxieties,
And Pressures…
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I was inspired to write this poem when I thought about how quickly my childhood years were disappearing in front of me. All teenagers start to feel the pressures of adulthood at a certain point, and become sad about losing their innocence and carefree lifestyle.