Poem 1: “21”

Who says you have to
Have your life together
At 21?

Ok, so I don’t know how to cook,
Or know what will happen
To me next year.

Ok, so I don’t have
My license yet.
At least I’m graduating in May.

At least I’m not out
There smoking, drinking,
Or having babies.

I at least want to
Make something of my life,
One step at a time.

And it may not be
Today,
Tomorrow,
Or next week,
Maybe not even
In 2 weeks.
But who knows?

I’ll get it together,
Just don’t expect me to at 21.