teenager.

maisiebeth • 253 followers

Yes, I am a teenager,
But I'm not just what you think.
Don't stereotype what you don't know,
I'm not some missing link.

I don't drink or smoke or party too much,
It's fine if you don't believe me.
I'm a mystery to everyone,
So learn to love what you can't see.

I don't sneak out late at night,
Though I may lie once in a while.
I know I have good judgement,
So don't treat me like a child.

I may not be an adult,
But I have important things to say.
Take your own advice and listen
To the sound of my dismay.

I may mess up from time to time,
I'm not the smartest in the world.
But that doesn't make me a bad kid,
I'm just a curious girl.

Yes, I am a teenager,
But that doesn't mean a thing.
So ask me how I am today,
And we'll see what my future brings.

#general #identity #personal-growth #self-discovery #teenage-experience #youth-perspective

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Comments & Feedback (22)

Fly10

Jul 1, 2012 at 12:26 AM

A powerful & eloquently written piece. Good for you👍😌

maisiebeth

Jul 1, 2012 at 12:29 AM

@Fly10 thank you 😌

misslittleDHP

Jul 1, 2012 at 12:32 AM

Written by a very wise and clever teenager💜💗

maisiebeth

Jul 1, 2012 at 12:33 AM

@misslittleDHP I appreciate that very much, thank you. ❤

madaboutmarinelife

Jul 1, 2012 at 12:50 AM

"teenagers are the most misunderstood people on earth. We are treated like children but expected to act like adults" (author unknown) this is a very good piece, I like it (: ❤

sjw

Jul 1, 2012 at 1:14 AM

Good for you! 😽

nikujagagirl

Jul 1, 2012 at 1:22 AM

This is great!

maisiebeth

Jul 1, 2012 at 2:06 AM

@madaboutmarinelife oh I love that quote. & thank you!

maisiebeth

Jul 1, 2012 at 2:06 AM

@sjw @nikujagagirl thank you both! 😌

VikingHorn

Jul 1, 2012 at 2:40 AM

How are you today, and what's on your mind?

maisiebeth

Jul 1, 2012 at 3:06 AM

@VikingHorn I'm very well, haha. Thank you for asking. All that's on my mind is sleeeeep.

VikingHorn

Jul 1, 2012 at 4:49 AM

@maisiebeth Not a stereotype, just biological fact, teenagers need a lot of sleep. Both body and brain are undergoing major remodeling. Sleep well, and delight us tomorrow!