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Adolescence (Free verse) by PoeticDelicacy
How much longer
do I have to spend
with my fingers working
between my legs
comtemplating death
and getting C-'s on math exams
Dodging gossiping friends
and porn sites
and fantasies about teachers
and coaches and
friend's dads
Trying to hold on
as a 14 year old
without letting
me show
to everyone
and getting hurt by
them and anyone
else who comes along
Taking care of myself
the best way I can
relieving tension with my right
hand
and lying about it
to my best friends
Discussing guys and gays
and God and
menstrual cramps
Worrying about hair
and clothes
and shoes
and the pain
that eats me away
and is s'posed to be
buried
but lingers by day
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