Adolescent Cringe

A poem about my teenage years

Adolescent Cringe
I wasn’t always comfortable in this skin
I hated what I was given
On top of this all an early bloomer.

I suppose it was jealousy
People made fun of big assets
Saying it was an early b**b job.

I used to skip breakfast
I was told I was ugly and fat
I developed anemia from lack of food intake.

People laughed and I used to cry
Time passed I joined their amusement
It was my way of toughing up.

I was bullied but I bullied back with sarcasm
Teachers said it was very ungirly
Oh pardon me for standing up without violence!

I’m still a little chubby
But I’m working on it
Little by little I’m getting there.

Reviews

[Susanna F]

This poem is inspiring - not only comforting for the awkward teen who is waiting for life to get better, but for anyone who has had roll with the punches and get tough. Every day is a new chance to learn. We're never "done", because what would be the fun of that?

[Lizzy]

Sounds like my childhood. People so cruel. sometimes the adults more so than the students. I was a later almost not at all bloomer..lol Not easy either way. Good writing.

[Lincoln Bey]

I never thought I'd hear the phrase "I developed anemia from lack of food intake." used poetically, but it works.