A young woman closing in on independence Like it is a dreadful thing Other young women Excited, mesmerized, elated by the sense of freedom She can taste the separation like food
Sadness permeates the flesh of youth Spreads into the arteries of life Almost a feeling of suffocation ensues Others happiness caresses the flesh Spreads into the arteries singing with fire Unable to contain the elation!
Clouds form all around as separation is coming A time of exploration and inhibitions weigh heavily Loneliness, isolation, and unbearable anxiety overwhelm the brain Happiness, exaltment, and a sense of power explode inside the other
The girl enjoyed life so much until now Parents are much older than most Fear encases the once boisterous heart Everywhere talk of blossoming, answering to no one Boundaries erased, getting older, wiser, excites
Dark thoughts of being alone fill her with anguish Parents dying before she begins to live plays on her psyche Children not knowing their grandparents, No! Turn back time Please she cries! The other cares not of these things only to get out Into the world of money, jobs, romance, parties Parents being a chore now just having to appease them Loving them but finally FREEDOM!!!
One leaves home feeling weight of life crushing dreams The other so happy to get away from meddling, curfews, and eager to carve her own mark.
Which will live the better life? Who will be happy? Free? Love and be loved? Will despair turn to death or endless fulfillment? Will elation turn to destruction and loneliness?
Do you know which is a young woman you know?
Written by: Jennifer Humphrey 10/12/2014 copyright 2014