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ADULTHOOD

A poem on the struggles of adulthood

By Gift ChristianPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
ADULTHOOD
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"Adulthood comes with its own set of joys and pains,

Responsibilities and burdens, like falling summer rains.

Yet with it comes a strength, a depth, a knowing,

A wisdom gained from all the seeds we're sowing.

We may no longer skip and jump and play,

But our hearts and minds grow richer every day.

Adulthood's a journey, a path we must tread,

With all its highs and lows, its sorrows and dread.

"But in adulthood's challenges, we find a way to rise,

With resilience, courage, and grace in our eyes.

We weather the storms, the twists and turns of fate,

And emerge stronger, wiser, and more tenacious in the face.

We learn to cherish the little things, the moments sublime,

The simple joys that make adulthood worth our time.

So here's to adulthood, and all it has to teach,

It's a wild, wondrous ride, but we're never out of reach."

"We may stumble and fall, but always find a way to rise,

For in the depths of hardship, true strength lies.

We laugh, we cry, we love and we grow,

And with every step, our lives become a rich tapestry we sew.

So here's to adulthood, in all its glorious hue,

With all its wonders, and the wisdom it bestows on you.”

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