Turning 18

So you’re eighteen
Think you are so grown up
It’s not all fun
It’s work and bills
Think you can?

Yes, I will succeed.
Responsibilities
Making my way
In the world now
Do you doubt?

Yes, you don’t know
How much I pay your way
Telephone, cable
Insurance, food
Can you pay?

No, I’m short some.
I need some gas money
It’s your car now
You are grown now
Can you still?

No, It’s harder
Than I thought, I can’t pay
Water and food
Laundry and stuff
Can you help?

You’re eighteen now
Think you know more than me
Decisions and
Plans and dreams are
Too much now?

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conversations with my daughter who just turned eighteen and thinks she knows about everything and can manage life without parents. Rude awakening for this one.