18th Birthday Poem

by Shinobi   Jul 14, 2008


Enchanting beauty surrounds Young's eye
Views never seen before now appear
Childhood left with sweet goodbye
Welcome to growth, finally here

Teenage era ended in an instant
Responsible for my own life from now on
Life feels so rapid, so constant
Can't believe 17 years had gone

Staring at the mirror thinking
Still young and pretty as I were
No change in appearance, mind is sinking
On my mirrored reflection I continue to stare

What is this special age reached only now?
Haven't changed in body, keep feeling the same
So how did I change, I must know how
Being 18 can't be just a game

Understanding fully the meaning at last
Changing not in body, but in mind
Changes happened all so fast
Eyes were shut, and mind was almost blind

18 is a special age, end of a phase
No changes of body, stays young and tight
Mind starts wondering in haze
How should I continue my life after tonight?

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Although a bit late, this is the poem dedicated to Melanie.
Finally 18 honey, have the best time of your life!

Happy Birthday! :)

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  • 15 years ago

    by shawn hoskins

    Well i was i wish i was 18 again and it is a turning point in your life to decide what path your goin to choose to go down

  • 15 years ago

    by Karl Wild GG23

    It is a bit weird at first when you turn 18 because you're considered an adult and suddenly over night everything becomes a lot more serious. We can still be kids at heart but everything just gets bigger...Excellent job 5/5 GG23 - Happy Birthday to Melanie :)

  • 15 years ago

    by Lonely Rider

    Well thats an important phase of life... for me I was able to vote ..LOL ..:)
    Well written.. It could be felt that being 18 is important for you... a time wen you hv to make your own decisions.. a new maturity level is reached...

    good write... flow was a little off at some places... also i would suggest you to keep the length of lines same.. it makes it easier to read... but thats just a suggestion...

    keep writing... :)

  • 15 years ago

    by AmberSherrellxxIve Been Sitting Here Trying To Find Myselfxx

    Well,being as I'm only 16 I can't really say I relate just yet but,hey,2 more years to go-lol-Great poem though.The word choice was brillant && I loved how it ended in a question.5/5

    --amber--

  • 15 years ago

    by BECCA lessTHANthree

    I really enjoyed reading this poem. the flow was wonderful and the rhymes were well chosen, no forced unnecessary rhymes. great job! 5/5

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