This poem was written on July 18, 1997. It’s about immaturity. I don’t really remember why I wrote this, but it echoes some of the same thoughts reflected in my book, Asleep and Dreaming.
Aging in the Land of the Young
When do people grow up
And move on with their lives?
Even many years later
People seem the same
As if they will never grow up
As if they will never change.
I’ve changed a lot
Over these many years.
I grew up and expanded.
I got over many fears.
Others still obsess over clothes
And over their petty looks.
They talk about money
As if it were the most important book.
What about love
And life beyond twenty-six?
Forget about people’s flaws
And stop throwing sticks.
I’m aging in the land of the young.
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My latest poetry book, Asleep and Dreaming is now available in paperback form, as well as ebook form.
Dimples and Grins 
How do you feel now, compared to the teenaged version of yourself who wrote this?
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I think it is more than immaturity that is the issue. Some people use whatever they have to lord over and bully other people.
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