A Life in 25 Lines
Reflecting on my 25th birthday
Hello, world.
I'm learning you exist,
learning I exist,
and I am happy,
but you keep changing.
I'm not sure I can keep up.
The other kids are mean,
and I'm hiding from you in books these days.
I dream of elsewhere.
I'm making friends, but I feel alone.
"Can you have depression at 11?"
I think I need help.
I know I need help.
"Mom, I don't want to be alive anymore."
What if I bury myself in a to do list?
What if I bury myself in a boy?
What if I move to Cleveland?
I didn't have friends before, but I do now.
Hello again, world. Aren't you full of possibilities?
I'm going to be a writer.
What if I move to New York?
What does it take to put a life on pause?
What does it mean to love someone?
What if they leave?
What if I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be right now?
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"What does it mean to love someone?" is a question that I am still searching for the answer.
Excellent!! And the last line encapsulates one of life’s harshest realities. No matter how bad it is, sometimes we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be
Thank you for sharing your life with us so far
These words express a mix of hope, confusion, and struggle. Faces the challenges of growing up, feeling isolated, and seeking purpose. They contemplate various coping mechanisms, but the underlying desire for connection and a sense of belonging shines through. Ultimately, it's a poignant exploration of youth and self-discovery.
These are the questions we all ask ourselves. Your imagery is fantastic and I like the form this took! Top Storyville? Of course! ;)
Nice written , relatable to me . I love it.. Congrats 🤝...
I think you captured the human experience in a beautiful poem. Well done you.
completely relatable thoughts! happy belated birthday and congratulations on top story!
So sweet! Really enjoyed this poem, Kay.
This was a very touching poem :) I'm glad you ended it on a hopeful note, even though it's a little bittersweet. "I'm making friends, but I feel alone" hit especially hard since it's been my whole life. A very well-deserved top story :)
This is just beautiful writing. Your last line is so important in your life but only time will tell. Congrats on the Top Story.
Very good!! I love your honesty
So relatable
Nice💖😉✨✌️Congratulations on your Top Story🎉
I remember turning 25 and having a lot of the same thoughts. I love the hopeful note you ended this poem on - for me at least, life kept getting better! Happy birthday, here's to many more.
Wow, some of the same thoughts I've had! Well done and congrats on top story!
Congratulation on a well deserved top story. I absolutely love the impact of the final line after the build up… great work ✨🫶✨🫶✨
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