Teenage Battlefield

A Poem by Michelle Gent

That awkward faze between childhood and adult

Teenage Battlefield-

Hormones, hormones
raging out of control
Tormented emotions on secondly basis
Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde never knowing
who will make their first appearance

Schizophrenic personas spinning out of control
One moment insults and obscenities
The next quiet, elusive, cool
Strutting peacocks on parade
Trying to entice the opposite sex
By appearing larger than they feel

Next act a show of strength
A premeditated fight
In hopes of winning a prize
Pummeling unsuspecting males at rest
Gorilla's pounding their chests
Dragging trophy mates away

Femme fatales competing as well
Inflated beauty contestants upon catwalk
Cat fights, cattiness, jealousy
All in hopes of top spot and holding crown
And the most coveted of possessions
the cutest boy in school

Puberty deals a terrible blow
Acne, voice changes
Facial and body hair
Growth spurts, bosoms, curves
Mood swings to insecurity
The beast takes over again