Here come the teenage years,
Fraught with parental fears.
A sweet innocent babe no more,
She’s ready to show us the door,
In her corner we remain, waiting with cheers.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
AN: Written for my niece, Shasha, who is turning 13 today. Am I ready for her brilliant mind to tackle teenage problems… probably not?
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