Of Legal Age Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin
Of Legal Age
I traveled the world
For eighteen long years
Wrapped in the arms
Of loving parents
The sail was smooth
That made life
Worth living for.
They led me
A sheltered life
That they certainly know
The murmurs
Of my heart
Even the deepest secret
That lurks inside.
Today has come
For me
To be emancipated
Away from the clutches
Of their authority
Yet, I am
In quandary.
Glad that
I can walk alone
The path of life
Without a cane
And make a mark
Of my own.
Still my heart
Is fretful
And afraid
That I might not
Make on my own
All alone.
But, my loving parents
Have imparted
A fortune:
A discipline
Solid as a rock
That I can hold onto
For life.
Copyright 2017, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
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You should strongly believe in you! I like the fourth stanza most! …”Glad that I can walk alone/The path of life Without a crane/And make a mark Of my own”….Yes, you can absolutely do it… bless you!
Thanks for making your mark Rose Marie and for honoring your parents!
Loved your fourth stanza. You are fortunate to have such lovely parents who have not only given you exposure but also inculcated the values in you how to stand on your own feet.
I am inexpressible for this very lovely poem of gratitude to parents. Awesome Madam.
Still my heart/Is fretful/And afraid/That I might not/Make on my own/All alone........brilliant expression! Each stanza of this fabulous poem is worthy of appreciation!
Glad that I can walk alone The path of life Without a cane And make a mark Of my own... Still i am afraid........ the protective and caring parents and your experiences made the person who you are..... thank u for your poem. tony
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I would like to translate this poem
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The murmurs Of my heart Even the deepest secret That lurks inside. extraordinarily penned, dear poetess, thanks for sharing, ++++++++ 10
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