What does it really mean to be twenty one?
Whats' the fuss about the big 21 that some how I don't seem to get?
Do we really enter 'adulthood' or is that just an idea our parents try to instill in us to grow up?
So what does being twenty one mean?
Freedom? Late curfews? Endless partying?
Or is that just an excuse to party, drink and get wasted...
Then look back and think "Goosh, that was a hell of a night".
I wonder how this misconception ever came about,
How an age could be associated with adulthood,
And how we celebrate it as if we've reached a pinacle point in our lifes,
When in truth, were just embracing ourselves for more responsibility.
So heres' to being twenty one,
Heres' to everything you've ever said to me,
Heres' to the ways you've made me feel,
Heres' to the times you made me feel sorry for myself,
And the times i promised myself i'll never let you do that again.
Heres' to the lies, curses and bad intentions,
we never said out loud,
Heres' to silence,
The burden I carry effortlessly.
Heres' to trust,
And the many times we never did,
And forever never will,
Heres' to hope,
One I've held on far too long,
And gladly let go of...
Heres' to love,
The mystical being we never see,
But suppositly its like the wind,
Do we ever feel it?
Or is it just our thoughts getting the better of us.
Heres' to brokeness,
How we'll never trully admit it,
Yet, we live our lifes in its presence,
Fooling ourselves to think we're whole.
So what does twenty one really mean to me,
Nothing, nothing at all.
Yes, I know shes' disporportionate. Most of my artwork are too.
Done using watercolour pencils & paint.
" Turn out the light
And what are you left with?
Open up my hands
And find out they're empty."
Aqualung
And what are you left with?
Open up my hands
And find out they're empty."
Aqualung
2 comments:
I don't know what 21 is to other people as well, but to tell you the truth I wished my 21 was with my boyfriend. But because it wasn't, I refused to complain, I basked in the love of all my close friends that was better than incredible. I self-announce the declaration of freedom I truly hoped for all my life.
My birthday reminds me to gain confidence over my decisions, and most importantly everyone now sees me as an adult :)
Woot woot! Hope you'll have a good one. And yes, being 21 only is insightful to one person. And that's you! Happy birthday! :)
So do you wanna make the best out of it? ;)
Thanks Jacqkie..it means alot to me. I'll try make something out of it.
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