Annoyed sighs
arrhythmic stomps
eye rolls
and snarky commentary
that leans toward
disrespect…
Defensiveness, awkward insecurity –
Ooh, attitude.
Confusion and changes, changes.
Outward bravado
masks inner vulnerabilities
[that give way to strength]
self-expression reduced to
code words, shorthand
and random dance moves.
And still,
a middle-of-the-road beauty
about it all –
Shrugging off the protective cocoon of childhood,
Growing swiftly into new wings.
But in the meantime, tempered outbursts
and shy laughter.
Passengers, we’ve reached adolescence.
You are now free to fly
to your destiny;
Aloft, as you flutter by…
I’m just along for the ride.
Kayfucius 