Poetry: Age is just a number - by Brenda Coffman

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by Brenda Coffman

Created on: December 09, 2011 Last Updated: December 10, 2011

I want to ride a bike!
You're too young.

I want to go to school!
Not yet, you're too young.

I want to go hang out with my friends!
No way Jose, you're not old enough yet.

I want to drive!
Nope, you can't get your permit for 5 more months!

I want to stay out all night!
Ain't gonna happen, you have a curfew!

I'm leaving, I'm 18 and I can GO!
But age is just a number.

Yeah the number of freedom.
SLAM!

........crap.

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