Bruh... Poem by Sabrina Eury

Wait …
When I was in high school,
It was 2005,
So for me, it was more like
"UGGHHHH
They just don't get it"

And I'm sure the same concept applies.
You know absolutely everything,
But nobody gets it.
Nobody gets you,
Yeah, these high school years suck.

I won't tell you you're wrong.
Half my students amaze me with their wisdom, bravery, and creativity.
I couldn't have anticipated some of the moments
I was lucky enough to share with them.

But the reality is,
You have no idea.
And that's the thing right?
Because you're not supposed to know.
I just wish you understood that you have…me.

You may not realize this,
But whether you ask for it or not…
There are people who wake up in the morning
With the sole purpose
Of being there for you.

They say the person who challenges you
And holds you accountable
Without a doubt
Loves you more than the person watching you stay the same
and settle for mediocrity.
Know that you have guidance and support
Which are two very crucial things,
during these very crucial years,
You'll eventually learn to appreciate
But right now is not that time.
And I get it.

You have a lot of shit going on and honestly,
You won't remember let alone care about half of it a week, a month, or even a year from now.
But at the same time,
It all plays a part in making you who you are.

My mother used to always say something I never truly understood until now.
I was always listening, but it wasn't until much later that I really heard her..
"If I knew then, what I know now"…
But I guess that's the point right?
If I did, I wouldn't be where I am.
To help you.
And teach you, what I can.

Just try not to forget,
You are heard
You are seen
You are valued
And you are loved.
You aren't expected to be perfect
And have it all together
These are the years for discovery
Finding yourself along the way
And being open to the fact that
Maybe an adult or 2 in your life actually cares
No we didn't have quarantine,
iPhones, and TikTok
Anxiety, depression, and ADHD weren't real, because you were expected to "get over it"
"Sit still"
"Pay attention"
And "try harder"
Mental health days were a joke and maybe even an insult.
These weren't real to many people
But to you, it's all consuming.
It's all you know.
Don't worry about happiness.
It will come
Don't stress the answers,
You will find them
And when you feel lost,
Just remind yourself it's apart of the journey
And everything in life is temporary
In the meantime,
Just keep going.
I know it's easier said than done.
But I promise you, it gets better.