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I'm only 16, but I feel like I already know how adulthood feels. Throughout my life I have been through many difficult tests, many of which I failed. But in failing, I never truly lost. I believe with any failure in our lives, we gain a new strength and a new wisdom to deal with the next test.
And when you realize that, can you know the true feelings of adulthood.
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i thoght this poem was amazing. and i just wanted to know if i could borrow it for a project that i have to do for coming of age
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tanika
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elizabeth
omg i loved this poem it inspired me!
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Welcome Me, Adulthood |
| by Christina Cooper |
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Welcome me, Adulthood, I have ventured through childhood with all the wonders and dangers in it. I have placed my childhood fantasies aside, and picked up hopes of becoming who I want to be. Embrace me knowledge, I am ready to know more and add to what I know already. I have conquered my fear of the night, now I only fear of becoming nothing. I have stopped pretending to be what I thought I was going to be, and realized that I am only what I make of myself. I have come down from the land of make-believe, and I have found the strength to believe in me. So when I come upon you, open your arms, and welcome me, Adulthood, for I am headed your way. |
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bran
i think your a great poet i know how heard it is to share any writing with people so for you to post yours online is great i like the poem it is heart touching thanks for sharing it with us
alan
Wanted to find something to help my son get through a traumatic moment in his life, often he feels as if he is the only one who has gone through whatever it is he's feeling right now.
Kristina
My son turns 18 next month. Your poem made me cry.
brock
i now wat u mean i am only 14, i look after 2 kids it's hard
tyniece
this poem really touched me, i used it on my voicemail on my cell phone. It me because i am about to go into adulthood and i want everbody to know and that i am no longer a child.
karen
I was looking for an appropriate verse for my daughter's graduation/off to college invitation and came across this poem. I found it extremely fitting and it emotes what I think she is feeling. Thank you and keep writing.
Sue
I loved it.
raizel
i love this poem. its so me but at the same time i dont want to grow up. adulthood is scary. ppl expect a lot more of you. i wish the adults would let kids just be kids and when we want to we will hit reality and start growing up to be who we wanna be. i wish all of u guys much luck!
amanda
i feel what your saying, i couldnt even list the things i have been through & i am not even 16 yet, things no 16 yrs old should ever have to experience & it has forced me to grow up, but i got through it & now im ready to be the person i've always wanted to be, i just have to get there now.
isabel
i like this poem. it reminds me of myself. im goin to be 16 n life is crazy
janiela
it's a great poem because in a way it teaches you as a young adultthat life is important.
jannie
I came on here looking for some words of wisdom and i foun a that i was looking for in your words! thank you and keep helping other confused teens such as myself you are a talented and wonderful person,really you are!
sandra
hi my name is sandra and i love poetry and for some reason ur poem just stoped and touched me i really like it
KATIE
THIS POEM TOUCHED ME VERY DEEPLY BECAUSE I FILL THE SAME WAS SHE DOES ALTHOUGH I AM 14 I FILL AS IF I NEED TO START SETTING MY CHILDHOOD FANTISY AWAY AND START TO GROW UP AND THINK ABOUT WHAT I REALLY WANT IN LIFE! THANK YOU, KATIE
Jaimie
Hey i know exactly what you mean, cause i was forced to grow up too fast and i am also only 16.
emma
i thought this poem was the best one i have ever read because it had a great touch in it and i felt so happy when i read it and when i looked at it before i read it i thought this poem looks really good i also thought it looked to long and i wasnt going to read it even though i thought it looked really good but im glad i read it now
Tomeeka
that poem is very goooooood it reminded me of me because i was ready 4 adult at a very young age keep going w/ yo poems u will achieve something great
roisin
i like this because they know that they are talking about
Reion
I like the poem.
robin
i love it
kHiM
Im inspire of your poem! I think I should add you in my insipirational list of great poets. ;) Your poem. relates me a lot. if i had a chance to add more in your poem. i'll make it more insipiring. ! :)
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