teenager

Just because I"m a teenager doesn"t mean I"m lost,

They see me and judge, but they don"t know the cost.

"Lazy" they say, "disrespectful too,"

But I"m finding my path, just trying to break through.

"Rebellious," they whisper, "trouble in the making,"

Yet I"m dreaming and learning, my future I"m shaping.

"Selfish," they claim, with their eyes full of scorn,

But I’m just a young soul, in a world that feels worn.

So before you decide, take a moment to see,

The heart of a teenager, just wanting to be free.

We"re more than their labels, just give us a chance,

In this dance of life, we’re learning to advance.