Poems

Welcome Me, Adulthood

by Christina Cooper

Welcome me, Adulthood, I have ventured

through childhood with all the wonders and dangers in it.

I have placed my childhood fantasies aside,

and picked up hopes of becoming who I want to be.

Embrace me knowledge,

I am ready to know more and add to what I know already.

I have conquered my fear of the night,

now I only fear of becoming nothing.

I have stopped pretending to be what I thought I was going to be,

and realized that I am only what I make of myself.

I have come down from the land of make-believe,

and I have found the strength to believe in me.

So when I come upon you, open your arms,

and welcome me, Adulthood,

for I am headed your way.

I Am

by James Born

I am love in the face of hate

I am kindness in the face of ridicule

I am strength in the face of diversity

I am patience in the face of the mule

I will not run away from fear, I will not run and hide

I am bravery, I am pride

I will make a difference in this world, big or small

That is my promise to me , my promise to all

Vibrant

Intelligent

Caring

Trustworthy

Observant

Respectful

Inquisitive

Artistic

Happy and healthy

Always trusting and loyal 

Hardworking, caring, and fun