Polished and Shined

Young Adult

A dream and nightmare becoming reality

The mantra "when I grow up" subconsciously echoing hunts you

You didn't bargain for this

Expected life to be easier, fun, free

But, instead

You drown in responsibilities, realities, life

People forget you're still that little girl or boy

They forget the phobias of heights, the dark

They see a man, woman

Get a job!

Hold a job!

Get a man!

Hold a man!

Stay with one woman!

You're not a child no more!