Thursday, November 06, 2008

Waiting,Tatiana Cadet

So many things to look forward to
to wonder about, to be frightened by,
Like the future.
Waiting for the future to come
Waiting for a miracle or a revelation of some sort.
Who's waiting for the right time to talk to their child about sex?
Who's waiting for the right time to quit smoking?
Who's waiting for the right time to improve or make a change?
Who's waiting for the right time to be educated?
Who's waiting for the right time to speak out loud?
Who's waiting for that right person, the Prince Charming or Princess To Sweep them off their feet?
Who's waiting for the right time to listen & pay attention?
Who's waiting for the right time to get tested?
Who's waiting for the right time to do something about global warming or pollution?
When is the right time?
Why wait, when the right time is now?

I am waiting for my time to shine
& my voice to be heard
and recognized as more than merely a child
or just another teen....
Maybe that time is NOW!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I love the story you tell with such a short selection of words. The spin you throw on the title is sweet. Drove a couple of points home that I've been thinking about lately. The parents are doing the smoking thing. o.o
Seriously though,this is a yummy piece of work.

Gah. I find it impossible to win when work like this is entered.

~ Anthony