Do not cross that line

by Chelsey   Dec 29, 2005


There is a line by my left foot
There is a line by my right
I feel my body is in a square
And I’m smooshed in there so tight

“Do not cross that line child
For that’s the ugly part of the world
I want you to grow up
As a perfect little girl”

Let me thank you for your consideration
But I don’t want it anymore
I can not breathe the same
What’s this constant pressuring for?

Sorry I got a bad grade!
I’m sorry I had to cuss!
Those are the tiniest mistakes to make
And you have all of a sudden lost my trust?

Would you rather me be drinking?
Would you rather me be on drugs?
I’m sure you’ll tell me
To stick to smiling and hugs

But why is it you get mad
And one little thing I do
I mean dang is it that big of a deal
Worse things have been done by you

I feel I have to live my life right
Which I want to for me
I try my best to get good grades
Try my best to be pretty

Try to minister to others
Give them advice when I can
Don’t judge people by their color
Or because they are a woman or a man

But I have eyes watching me
Even when I get on the net
I can’t repeat what someone said
Other wise I should fret

Because sooner or later someone will see it
Sooner or later you won’t be proud
Because oh my God I made a small mistake
Apparently in your book is not aloud

“Do not cross that line
For that’s the ugly part of the world
I want you to grow up
This perfect little girl”

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  • 18 years ago

    by Angie

    Powerful and inspiriational..... nothing and no one is ever perfect. We all make mistakes and we learn from our mistakes. Its not easy being a teen these days with all the peer pressure and its certainly not easy being a parent. But some parents expect way to much from their children and put so much pressure on them that, of course, the child is gonna have a hard time and then the parent gets so upset. Its just not right. I have the opposite problem with my daughter, she strives to be perfect and I tell her all the time, relax, getting a B is just as good as getting an A in my eyes, don't be so hard on yourself. So I say to all those out there, give your children some room, give them the space to grow, let them be themselves, stop being so hard on them and they will be OK...... I mean, yes, we need to set ground rules and teach them right from wrong. But be glad they are good kids and only got a bad grade...... just hug them tight and tell them that you love them. Very heartfelt write Chelz

    Smiles, Hugs and Love, Angela

    sorry for the long comment..... I just got so wrapped up in it. lol

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    Wondeful as always! Bill is right (Again) being a parent is hard and being a teen is hard too! Well worth the read, all opened up now :)

  • 18 years ago

    by Melissa

    Wow, very impressive! Such a hearfelt poem, very well written! Great job!

  • 18 years ago

    by dora

    0h hun a t0uching piece. very heartfelt with em0ti0n. g0od j0b expressin urself

  • 18 years ago

    by Gesselle Valle

    That was a great poem...I know what you mean. Parents sometimes just go over board, but my dad always tells me that he doesn't want me to make the same mistakes he made...I think we all will understand when we become parents...Truly great poem 5/5