By Ali Grimshaw
They call me adult.
I have learned to apologize, drive a car
mastered spell check to avoid embarrassment.
Yet my days of fevered creation
and re-imagining myself, remain inadequate.
Knowing I know less with each ring of curiosity around my trunk.
Like paint peeling off an old house I am more than one color.
I live as a revolving door to exit and enter,
each time with a different view.
Growing up I believed adults lived in sureness.
Shocked disappointment crashed down
when the truth broke through
with no answers in its hands for me.
Why didn’t mom tell me?
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“Why didn’t mom tell me?”
Because moms want to protect us from the harsh realities of a cruel world.
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That line about being more than one colour – that line speaks volumes. This piece is really good.
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Thank you for leaving this kind feedback. It is always great to hear when my words resonate with someone.
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Reblogged this on flashlight batteries and commented:
My poem, The Answers, is up on The Drabble today. It is a reflection from young adulthood and the power of finding your own answers. I am grateful to have my voice shared on another site. The Drabble is a favorite of my mine.
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An insightful and reflective poem.
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Well done Ali, an amazing poem, and I’m feeling full of music on this sunny Sunday morning here.
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Becoming adult is a life-long process until we’re reminded to reach back to learn how to be kids again…your poignant words tug at the heart-strings, Ali!
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Great metaphors! The rings of curiosity around the trunk, the revolving door with different views–wonderful stuff.
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Thank you for the specific feedback. I appreciate your positive reflection.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Shocked disappointment crashed down
when the truth broke through
with no answers in its hands for me.
Am still struggling to accept that. Worse still, everyone just feel you should know and not be so confused. Thanks Ali for letting me know that i am not alone. Its a bit of a consolation.
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