How can you ask me to write a poem?
Poetry is hard
(no, it isn't)

Maybe I'll just grab some of your lines
Pretend I'm ok
(no, I can't)

One day, I shall write a good poem
Behind your back
(don't look)

Yours is the future, like an apple
                                      dangling,
Reach forth and claim boldly.
Chances are like that; once missed
Fall like leaves; be not too shy or uncertain.

You hold within your midst many seeds
                                         of greatness,
Fear not the unknown, embrace.
Seek out those who encourage your spirit
Bright on the horizon await gems just for you.