Fifteen's neither
child nor adult,
In between charade and innocence,
Fending off the forces that would shape
Too soon an unremarkable result.
Even when a teen attempts to ape
Essences to which her heart assents,
No draft should be approved without
revolt.
Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
Audio and Video Music: Solo Cello Passion. By Doug Maxwell. Music free to use at YouTube.