'The Tumultuous Teens'

'The Tumultuous Teens'

Never so much trouble

and never so much joy

Does a parent encounter

As from their teen age girl or boy

The teen years are so precious

Re-calling from the past

but nowhere is there magic

To make those sweet years last.

A time when children break away

The ties that are so strong

and grope their way to adulthood

It really won't take long.

Rebellious as they sometimes seem

Weren't you the very same?

Remember how you'd

change the world

And overnight gain fame?

Hot rods..hairdos...fads and fancies

Dates and proms and all

Are pass times for these teen age gems

They really have a 'ball'.

So when your nerves they jangle

just stop and reminisce

Remember then your first "real" date

Remember your first kiss

Now if they still harass you

Just one more thing I'll say

They'll soon bring home your 'Grandkids'

So rest up while you may!

Kesti©

(age twenty-one)

1955