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I
Am All of These
I am The Infant,
who knows nothing of others.
I know only of my needs.
I am cold, and I am hungry.
I am only that which I
should be.
I AM THE
CHILD.
WHO TRIES TO PLEASE MY PARENTS.
I'LL LEARN TO BE A GROWN UP.
I CAN TIE MY OWN SHOE.
I AM EVERYTHING THAT I
WISH TO BE.
I
am The Adolescent,
who pushes to make the grade.
I try to balance everything.
I'm ashamed of me sometimes.
I am nothing at all that I'd
like to be.
I
am The Adult,
who votes for politicians.
I can buy my own home.
I can do my own thing.
I've got everything that I
want to have.
I am The Parent,
who has brought life to the world.
I suddenly feel inadequate.
I hope to do everything right.
I've done everything I've
waited to do.
I
am The Elder,
who is lonely for my children.
I have grown very wise.
I have grown so very old...
But I have had everything I
have always desired.
Atillina Auzoria Meda
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