I'm Only Sixteen!

Grow up and let me live my life,
don’t hurl those words like you would a knife.
You do not own me, no matter what you say,
learn to keep your foolish words at bay.

Stop tossing me the tasks that you took on,
it is not me too which they bond.
I am not your slave, even if you think it,
I am not part of something in a fix it up kit.

Do not say that you know how I feel,
you do not know how I have learned to deal.
You know nothing of the Hell you have caused me,
when will you own up and, act like the mommy?

I am only sixteen, but I’ve had to grow up fast,
my childhood innocence didn’t long last.
Don’t tell me that I don’t know who I am,
for I am not the one clutching to my fake little sham.

I know I’m not perfect, and I know I’m not gifted,
but you don’t know how much weight will be lifted.
In two years time, I will be yours no more,
and be able to live…which I have never done before.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Oh how I remember being 16... teen years can be so horrible.. at that age no longer a child but feeling like you're treated that way.. and yet not an adult.. an icky in between stage in a few ways but as you get older you will remember some pretty good things too.. it's good to get those rants of frustration out.. directing them through a channel such as writing is a great way.. there is so much raw energy.. great things can be made of energy like such.. I hope things improve for you.. becoming an adult is just so tough with so many responsibilities.. try to stay home as long as you can.. tune out the negative as after you move out you miss having all that money to yourself once you start paying bills!!! Living is so expensive.. you have the whole world in front of you.. take every opportunity to start learning to enjoy life now!!! If you really want to get even with parents or teachers become bigger than them! Dream.. go to school.. have fun too.. and never stop writing!!! Great work and I can so relate with the things you wrote here.. thank you for sharing!!! =)

[visions of doom]

now where did i get the idea you had plans for when you turn 18 . hmmmmm
i'm strangely lost , great poem elvira . well done .

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

I understand how you feel...i wish i could help you out more...and i also cant wait for the two years to be up.
Great Job :)

[Closed Account]

this is really good. I can relate to this. i'm 16, and this kinda sounds like my life. i love this. thank you for posting!
--Bella Rose

[Call Me Cash]

I relate to this! But disagree with; I know I'm not perfect, and I know I'm not gifted, that is total bollocks! I think you have the makings of an amazing poet.
Really strikes the feeling of being stuck in limbo, feeling like an adult, treated like a child.
You've basically "spoken" on behalf of all the under-rated sixteen year old's out there!

BRILLIANT!

[Inner Rain]

I know what you mean!!! And its probably also coincidence that im also 16...
And by the way i see it... You have gifted words... Very nice poem... I really love it.