Drowning

Be smart, you said. 

But how? I asked.

Just listen, and you'll be top of the class. 

Be beautiful, you said. 

But how? i asked. 

It's effortless, just relax. 

Be happy, you said.

But how? I asked.

Put your worries to bed, that will dull their power and they won't last.

I was a kid then, and i did what you said.

I listened, i relaxed, and i put my worries to bed.

Now i'm 17 years old, and 

i'm drowning in the depression of growing up.

You never told me how to deal with this when i was a kid, and i need to know how, so i don't mess up.

Author's Note

Just something short, and simple.
Hope you all enjoy it. Please give me your feedback :)

Reviews

[Laura Harrison]

it may be short but it tells a powerful message. good job.

[Saddam]

Effective and too the point.
Great write dear friend.

[Brook]

Thank you.

[Blue]

I can relate to this. Aww, just tugs the heart.

[Brook]

Thank you 😊

[Ty]

It's true things change extremely quickly. And many struggle like you and I, catching up with it all. Very well done.

[Brook]

Thank you ty.

[Buddhistboy73]

A deeply emotional, insightful piece here.....loved it in fact. This is indeed the experience of growing up....letting go of old ways, and moving forward....loved the final line in this poem....:)
Thanks for sharing...
BB

[Brook]

Thank you, very much.

[Luna Zerimar]

WOW.

I really, really, REALLY liked this.

Short, but it says A LOT.

I LOVED the last three lines. So much emotion in it.

By far, this is my favorite piece from you. You're such a good writer.

I cant help myself. I keep reading it!

Gosh, *laughs* this is good.

[Brook]

Thank you lovely.

[The Quill]

hey it is really a simple but meaningful poem..perhaps all have faced that situation :) great observation

[Brook]

Thank you. :)

[s y e]

Growing up isn't effortless, it never was to be totally honest. I really love how you've written this one. I don't think anything in this world is effortless!

[Brook]

I know, if only it was. Thank you :)

[Stefanie Holmes]

Life can certainly be a difficult thing... that's for sure. You portrayed the thoughts of someone realizing that very well.

~Stefanie

[Brook]

It is, but you gotta keep going.
Thank you.

[Shaquana Adams]

Growing up in this world isn't effortless. You did a god job of expressing that here. Great write! :)
-QuanaWana

[Brook]

Thank you very much.