Adolescent fear never speaks in its own language <br />Always translated into the impure tongue <br />Of cocky <br />Mock confidence <br />Mutating into <br />Terrifying others <br />But not me <br />Each morning resolute to spread a little knowledge <br />Inspire a little, fighting another tide <br />Which is pulling them <br />Each morning they arrive resolute to fit in <br />Look cool <br />Be popular <br />Stay safe <br />A handy tool <br />Is mock the teacher <br />Show no interest <br />In the offerings <br />Of knowledge <br />And inspiration <br />Let battle of two tides commence<br /><br />maggie oke<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/adolescent-fear/
