It Will Be Done

Aimee Snelling

I am fifteen
On the verge of breaking
From both the
Overtaking joys
And yet,
The build up of terrible emotions
And everyone is telling
Me it can’t be done.
My life has already
Been full of triumphs
And defeats
I’ve loved and I’ve lost
I’ve cried from joy
And I’ve cried from pain
And everyone is telling
Me it can’t be done.
People expect failure
And when it finally comes
They always expected better
I control my destiny
I know I’m better than them
I must be stronger
But everyone is telling
Me it can’t be done.
Everything I’ve lost
Everything that almost
Broke me
Has made me grow
Stronger and wiser
Body and soul
But everyone is telling
Me it can’t be done.
I am fifteen
On the outside,
I am on the verge of breaking.
On the inside,
I am sturdier than a rock.
I can make it.
And everyone is telling
Me it can’t be done.
I am fifteen
And everyone is telling
Me it can’t be done.
Maybe they are right
Well, about two things at least.
It can be done.
It will be done.
And I don’t listen very well.