Ode To A Teenager (repost for Jason)

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Kit McCallum

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0 posted 2000-09-07 06:37 PM

*This is the poem I wrote that Jason/Jacman mentions in his poem entitled "I'll Tell You a Story" (thank you again Jason: /pip/Forum36/HTML/001411.html

*I wrote this from my sister's point of view a while back when she was getting frustrated. It's about her
wonderful teenage son (my nephew). I love them both so dearly ... and watch out driving ... he just got his licence!

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       Ode to a Teenager

  I think I shall begin to say
     A heartfelt and sincere,
  Apology to my dear folks
     To whom I hold so dear.

  You see, I am much older now,
     And have kids of my own,
  And never did I think I'd reap
     The "seed that I have sown".

  I flashback to my younger years,
     And struggle to recall,
  The innocence that I portrayed,
     For truly, after all ...

  I'm sure I wasn't "ever" bad,
     Or nasty or talked back;
  I was an "angel" ... wasn't I?
     I never caused much flak.

  I think that's right (it's years ago),
     And memories, they can dim;
  But was I not the "perfect" child
     Who obeyed your every whim?

  I think that's stretching truths a bit;
     I surely had my days ...
  But does that really justify
     My "own" child's errant ways?

  What happened to my loving child?
     The one who did "no wrong"?
  The one I cuddled up at night,
     And sang his favorite song.

  "You are my sunshine" one minute ...
     My "storm" the moment next;
  I want to punish you at times,
     And yet, I have regrets.

  For I was "not" a perfect child,
     I think I'll now admit;
  And teenage years are difficult
     For those enduring it.

  What I must keep in mind is this ...
     I've taught you with my heart;
  And we've had many loving years,
     Our "hard days" ne'er shall part.

  For through the ups and downs, the swings
     Between "young child" and "man",
  I'll keep in mind that this is just
     A part of life's strange plan.

  To let you grow I have to try
     To take it daily now ...
  For you are like a baby bird
     Who's learning how to fly.

  You'll test your wings (and this I know)
     To see how far to push ...
  Before I put my foot down,
     And bring you "down to earth".

  Now all I ask, is "work with me";
     We'll butt heads for a while;
  But just remember ... I'M the one
     Who goes the "extra mile".

  I pay the bills, I mop the floors,
     I drive you here and there ...
  But truly there are times when
     I just sit back in despair.

  I'm only human ... nothing more,
     And I've been "where you're at";
  Believe me when I truly say
     I've "been there" and "done that".

  So if that's true, you'd think that I
     Would have a lesson learned,
  And wouldn't fret or feel so hurt
     In times that you do turn,

  In to a quite unruly child,
     A man I do not know ...
  But I will hold on to my heart,
     For this fact I "do" know.

  And that is simple, pure and clear,
     You're still my loving child ...
  You simply have a stash of "masks",
     For times "you're in disguise".

  So anytime I see a "mask",
     I'll try my best to see ...
  That handsome, loving, caring child
     Who's true face is beneath.

  For I don't think you mean to say
     The things you sometimes do;
  It's in those times, my loving child,
     I'll point this out to you.

  For I do love you, but I've learned
     My lessons in this life;
  It's your turn now, so listen up ...
     We need to ease this strife!

  So how 'bout this, my dear young man,
     The next time that you "shout"
  Instead of arguing with me ...
     Look in my eyes of doubt,

  And search to find those memories,
     Of the mother you still love;
  Reach out to me and talk it through ...
     And seal it "with a hug".

  /Kit McCallum

Jacman
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1 posted 2000-09-07 06:42 PM

Thanks Kit, this should make it easier to get the meaning of my poem to see yours with it. It's still a great poem anyway and worthy of the teen forum

Thanks again Kit!

jason

Just as soon as I belong, then it's time I disapear...
-Metallica-

Dopey Dope

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2 posted 2000-09-07 08:01 PM

Kit, very very good poem. It's great how you can pop out of your perspective and into another persons. I do it all the time in my writings. Great job, and as you say "well penned". I liked it! Keep up with your work!

Sincerely,
Javier Agosto

HaVoK
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3 posted 2000-09-07 08:39 PM

I wish my mom would do that... I'm 15... And she lived back in the 70's... She TRYS to hide the fact that she was bad... But I know.. My dad has told me all... That poem ROOOOCKED.. I think you should write some more.. hehe.. Can you be my idle??? hehe

Erin
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4 posted 2000-09-07 11:51 PM

Kit~~~This is wonderful!!

I'm sure I wasn't "ever" bad,
     Or nasty or talked back;
  I was an "angel" ... wasn't I?
     I never caused much flak.

I love this part best!!Cause you know we all are "angels". We dont do anything wrong but just live our lives!! I know I am perfect.
LOL Im glad that you posted this Kit! I really do hope you post more too!!

Kit McCallum

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5 posted 2000-09-09 09:27 AM

~Jason: Thanks for the little nudge to post this in Teen. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, and that it inspired your other poem. That just lifts my heart.

~Javier: Phew ... now I don't have to call you "Dopey" anymore - because you're far from that Javier! Thank you for these wonderful words, I appreciate your view, and I do like to write from various perspectives also ... it's a refreshing change once in a while. Thanks again!

~HaVok: Oh you've made me smile with these words HaVok! I'll bet your mom and I are about the same age (lived in the 70's!

Sometimes with all the responsibilites in life, parents can forget they were once young. My sister was forgetting that, which is why I wrote this little "reminder" for her. She gave mom and dad their share of headaches in her time, and I remember it like yesterday! No fair, I said!! She called me back after reading and we had a great laugh reminiscing on all our teenage antics! LOL!

~Erin: LOL Erin ... that was for my sister's benefit. I sometimes wondered what planet she was on, when she'd get so upset with my nephew for a few things that paled in comparison to some of her stunts. It was a fun reminder to cool off a bit, LOL!

Much appreciation to all, from a "not too old to forget",
/Kit

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