High School

It's where at first you are excited yet nervous

It's a feeling you can't fight but still try to.

Is where you find your purpose

either think you're the best

or worthless.

Meet new people , from all around your area

meet the teachers, workers & neighborhood

The thought of finals or drugs being introduced

you don't know which one is scarier 

You start to make alllll the friends in the world

even get a special someone along the way

Either avoid alcohol or still stuck on that tanqueray 

Puberty starts to kick in

in full gear.

You learn that is not all about seeing ahead of you

but also your rear.

Either you take your life into steer or live life like 

its terminal is near 

You either get the motivation to persevere 

or indulge in addictions

those leave souls quite severe.

The person you was 3 years ago prior 

seems to change its tone as a choir 

would do when its solo is front stage and

its main singer has to go higher.

You either take control of your actions now, 

be your own boss 

or find it later , literally lost

Reviews

[Akashi]

Thank you for the wonderful description of High School- since I will never go there.

[Dayran]

I thought the point about puberty is significant ... once that kicks in ... your hormones take over ... and ready or not you are just melting in.

[KAin]

High school is almost never the idyllic time many people think it is.
It wasn't so much about the grades, or the extra-curricular activities you got into... it was a melting pot. Different backgrounds, different cultures all came together at a critical age, where minds are still malleable to ideas and ideologies. It's the place where character and friendship is often tested by fire - and the development of the body as well as the mind makes it an even more important milestone - and the fact that it happens at different rates for everyone doesn't make it any easier.
A good poem, CRZ. Keep it up!

[AYVID N]

You have written about the most challenging and testing phase of growing up and you have written it very convincingly. I agree, it is during these years of school that mostly decide our fate, our future. It is important to learn to take control, resist temptations and make the right decisions.

"You either take control of your actions now,
be your own boss
or find it later , literally lost"

A poem with a difference and a great message. I hope that it reaches all those young people who need to know.

[wordman]

well I just went back to my high school days thanks for the trip

[Ohhhwillow]

Agreed, high school years are difficult. Adolescence is such a confusing period - however, I would disagree that it is the time you NEED to take control of yourself and press that everyone matures differently, and is ready to take responsibilities be different ages. In fact, some people never even do. I appreciate the thoughts friend, this is much like a journal entry. Keep writing

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

A Rhythmic and lyrical piece, with the last stanza delivering an important message. Well done!

[dw817]

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I hope you don't find this offensive. I found this a bit like rap. There was a distinct rhythm and meter to this that matched. That is a difficult and unique thing to do in lyrics as it requires a lot more work than your standard poetry.

As for first-day jitters, yep, we've all been there. And yes, you have to look over your shoulder to see who is not only talking behind your rear but to catch any jealous backstabbers as well. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

this subject is very fertile ground ... for me for the first 1/3 (approx) you are searching for the proper way to deliver ... after that this writing goes into a rap mode... i think you should re-work this a bit ... (for me) a touch of laser accuracy would be more potent .... its just me tho... old geezer with alzheimers E. :)

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Honest and realistic view on High school years. The lines "You either take control of your actions now,
be your own boss or find it later , literally lost" is powerful. :)