Poem: “Youth Life”
Youth Life
We go through the school day wondering why we are here
We feel like no one understands us
Sometimes the teachers give us something to fear
This results us getting kicked out of class
We camaflouge our true feelings so we don’t let anyone in
We beat each other up because we don’t truly love
We want someone to show us the way, we want it to end
We give up, we no longer look for help from above
So we die or get locked up ‘cause we have no hope
People tell us we’re never going to be anything
We kill ourselves by smoking dope
While feeling insecure and helpless
We will make you an offer, help us with our internal issues
And we’ll be the best student you ever had
Let us cry out our feelings give us tissues
And together we can achieve greatness and success
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i like htis poem alot i can really relate. you’re right. we go through school thinking and conplaining about school but we dont realize what’s the best for us at that time. i hope you’re doing good and keep writing poem you’re good and you’re being heard!
That is a very powerful poem – thank you for sharing it with us. I’m a mum, a part-time TA and am attending a counselling skills course that is specifically about working with young people. Your words, I’m sure, show how many young people feel in this world – it can be a great place but for so many it can also be a lonely place too – whether there’s a lot of people around you or not.
Always keep fighting, you will get there in the end. Be true to yourself and those who are important to you. You CAN do something, you CAN be someone – but it takes a lot of hard work and, if you’re lucky, some good friends will help you on your way.
Good luck – keep writing!
Alison
Not only is this poem real for you, but it is also real for many others in the same situation or close to your own. Too many kids go unnoticed throughout their life, whether it be at home or at school. Therefore, they tend to make others notice them by doing unnecessary things. When in reality, the adults and parental figures should be making the same effort to show them face and let those unnoticed children be noticed.
This poem really shows the tough feelings and struggles that people face. It’s touching how it asks for understanding and support to help them succeed.