Too Young at Eighteen
She was too young to have a child
But how could she have known?
It was a time she had longed
For independence, not knowing that
The price to pay was way too high
Three years later, now divorced with two kids
She is still too young too know
Five years later another marriage plus one more child
Will she ever know?
Add six more years and one more seed
Now she is starting to see
Twenty years later since she asked
For independence, and the price to pay is still too high
She now knows that she will never be set free
But the choices she made have let her see
That if not for them, she couldn't be who she is
Nor what she will be
Published by Mag Inzire
Mag is a Physician Assistant working at a local community hospital in NY. Married and a mother of four she takes pride in educating on health and wellness, but also enjoys sharing real life experiences and e... View profile
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37 Comments
Post a CommentMarried one month after I turned 18, I relate to this poem. While it did derail my life, it also saved it to some extent. I adore my daughter and three grandchildren. But I always wonder "what if?" Nice poem.
I like this. Thanks.
Good thoughtful poem :) Sheri
fantastic poem, truely beautiful.
This is very powerful and says so much in so few words. Great job!
Very nice. I am subscribing to you.
Lovely, profound:)
So much meaning and very touching.
This seemed inspirational to me, especially as I read the last lines - also so movingly open and honest.
Very powerful words spoken here !!!....filled with real wisdom !!!!