This is 14: The tides high and low This is 14 14 is the Tides high and low. The days of Joy and Gratitude others of stress and frustration. Your parents let go of your hand so you can walk on your own, but they still have to drive you everywhere. To old for some things to young for most.
14 is the babies of high school. The rest only a few years older but seems like eternity in between. Each year, each month and each day a lot different than the last.
14 is when your birthday candle wish is “Justin Bieber tickets”.
At 14 you routinely wear the same outfits but a day not in school is a day in yoga pants. You hear lots of lectures on day to day basis. First impressions are everything and all you want is for people to think you're the coolest and the prettiest. Even though you know in your heart it shouldn’t matter but everywhere you look it does.
It is still liking some things But being self conscious of most . No matter how many times you hear “ Your fearfully and wonderfully made” and “Your beautiful” It’s hard to see it in yourself. When competing in a competition of beauty, constantly comparing yourself to other people, you know you’ll never win and even if you did win... why does it matter?
14 is constantly wondering things “does he like me” and “what should I text back?” Lots of “things” and summer “flings” but “dating” makes you nervous.
At 14 tolerance for most things is “let it slide” ,“keep your cool” and “ Why not”. It’s hard to say no and be a strong be the rock in the river when sometimes the waterfall looks kinda fun.
Family time can be really rough but in the end they are the people you love most.
14 is lots of fun and simplicity and it’s still 100% okay to order off the rubios kids menu. You think a lot of “I wish I could drive”, “ I wish I was 18 so I could hold the dogs at the pet stores” and “I wish I was in 8th grade again”.
It is Music, the different moods and the different songs you listen to. You have social media but it’s not half as cool as soundcloud or spotify.
14 is pandora. Sometimes it’s a bad song and you can’t skip it. The good moments resonate the most and stick around with you you forever. It’s something new everyday.
At 14 someone 5 years younger is in 4th grade and someone 5 years old in college is really cool.
This is 14. This is me. Now
Where I am from Poem I am from sand crabs and bon fires. I am from presents under the tree and stocking on the fire place. I am from brothers and fishing. I am from tee peeing and dance parties in parking lots. I am from singing songs to my God and camping next to the cool ocean breeze. I am from " GO HAWKS" and potato skins. I am from paddle boarding and sleeping in the back of our RV. I am from the smells of Home Depot, Michaels and sunscreen. I am from blasting music and paints in every drawer. I am from big burgers and the cold ocean water. I am from smores and cookie trays. I am from pintrest and soundcloud, I am shopping and sushi. I am from hard work and a tough but loving family. I am from concerts and crazy dancing. I am from chickens and trucks. I am from boots and my brown flip flops that were once white. I am from family and blessings.