Teenager Acrostic
Testing boundaries
Endlessly.
Emotions simmering.
Nerves strained,
Anticipating the next challenge.
Grappling for support,
Entertaining independence.
Running towards adulthood.
Enough
She thought the grass was enough for her: The rocks, and dirt and trees. She could stand on the ground forever And never touch the sea. Nothing changed and nor did she In her temple on the shore. She watched the waves move to and fro. Watched, and nothing more. One day an Eagle lighted down Beside her sturdy gate, A dancing, tumbling acrobat Of air and dreams and grace. He circled round her temple walls, His talons raked her door. His voice and wing tips called to her Like nothing had before. She stepped outside and stared at him. His eyes were a white patch sail. His feathers were black man o' wars That surfaced off his tail. He quickly circled round about And out to the cliff's edge. She chased madly after him But froze upon the ledge. He disappeared from out of view, And she sunk to her knees. She knew she could not follow him To his castle on the breeze. She trampled back to her temple yard Feeling tiny and alone. She never saw the bird again At her altar made of stone. Yet...
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