The Transition Poem by Collins Gachomo

Akoth's daughter Shantel, now in her teens,
Is navigating through life's tricky scenes.
Adolescence a time of growth and change,
A period of life that can be quite strange.

Shantel seeks her own identity,
As she blooms into maturity.
Her parents watch as she spreads her wings,
And time flies by so fast it stings.

Shantel's heart beats fast for her first love,
A boy who fits her like a glove.
Her mother warns of heartbreak and pain,
But Shantel thinks it's worth the gain.

Akoth's daughter walks a fine line,
Between what she wants and what is fine.
She learns to make her own decisions,
And to face life's tough conditions.

Shantel's journey is just beginning,
As she finds herself and starts winning.
But with every rise, there may be falls,
And her parents will be there, through it all.