Teenage Rebellion

I sometimes wish I could go back in time

Just to revisit my teenage years

A time I remember as adventurous exciting

Get picked up on my friend’s handlebars

Be able to let go of them again

Feel the wind blow through me

A careless bird in the summer air

Light a cigarette and take a drag

Feel the nicotine calm my nerves

A kiss on the cheek to all our friends we meet

To form a circle on the ground

Pass the beer around

Crack open a can

Hear the sound of teenage rebellion

Join in the laughter

As we dance to the sounds in our minds

See the world the way we did

Through our adolescent eyes

Roll a joint

And take a hit

Smell the lingering scent of teenage rebellion

Smile just because

Lay upon the grasses blades

Loose myself to the shining stars

Take a sip of my beer

Let the liquid soothe my throat

Taste the flavor of teenage rebellion

Tightly close my eyes

Allow myself to be taken there

For I know it is there in my mind

The sights sounds smells and tastes of teenage rebellion

Author's Note

Just thinking back to when life was carefree. A time before bills, work and responsibility.

Reviews

[P.S I Love You]

i'm proud to say i am living most of that life. though i am younger than a teenager it is still fun just to look back when you were younger. ti guess i will do the same when i'm older. just look back at the teen years that i've lived and laugh and sigh through it all. this poem shows your side of the teen years but expresses many other people's past, present, or future.

[rehab]

Although I am still a teenager, I can completely understand this poem and what you feel. Sometimes I think of what it will be like later on, and how much I will miss this part of my life. I think you expressed that feeling really well through this poem.

[Tina Kline]

If only we could go back and enjoyed life like we did as teenagers. Before problems and responsibilities took over our lives. The innocent years. This is a wonderful poem.

[Chirinos20]

It does describe the teenage years of most. It was a pleasure to read. A very good piece. Great job!!

[Sean M. Addams]

i like this piece alot ..i remember those days and miss them too.. no real responisbilty yet just a time to kick back and have fun... overall i thought you did a great job on this a very enjoyable read!!!