There was once a certainty in the unknown -- dreams we dreamed without knowing if they'd ever come true. We were bound to be school teachers, firefighters, doctors, and laywers. We believed in what we couldn't know. We were young and naieve; it was what made us strong. There was no one to tell us "No," and if they did, we paid them no attention. We were who we were. We were stubborn and headstrong; we were determined and curious. There was once a time that we dreamed dreams because it was all we knew. We did what we wanted, and longed to grow into our imaginations.
They warned us we would wish to be young again. They told us things would change. We only saw certainty in the things we knew then. We couldn't possibly see the truth in the unknown. They told us we had our whole lives to grow up; they told us to enjoy being young. We didn't know how to listen. We couldn't listen. We thought we knew it all. They told us to enjoy it slowly. We only knew how to live fast -- too fast.
We were once reckless and free -- living in moments we thought would never fade. We acted impulsively, with stupidity and passion. There was no one to stop us; there was no one who could. We ignored the rules and made our own. We stole kisses in the night, pretended they had never happened in the morning. We danced until our legs were bound to break. We crossed locked fences and forgot to sleep. There was laughter and tears; there was tears from the laughter. We held hands and shared hugs, thinking it would never end. We were crazy for youth, oblivious to reality. There was once a world for us, untouched and protected.
They tell us we have to move on. They tell us that we will find others who understand us. We are still stubborn and determined. We tell them we will hold on -- forever, even if it kills us. The memories and secrets shared are enough to keep us together. Somewhere along the way we stopped being friends and became a family. We're growing up, but our hearts are still young. The dreams that we're dreaming will be shared. Distance is a challenge but not a deal-breaker. There is still a certainty in the unknown, because no matter where life takes we know we'll still have each other.
They tell us nothing can stay this great. We tell them they're right -- because it can only get better.
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6 comments:
This post evokes pleasant emotions to me. It reminds me of my younger days, of how idealistic yet stubborn I was. It tells me that I have lost some friends but the ones who remain by my side are my true friends. And yes with them, life is just getting better. :)
Beautiful, pleasant, fabulous, a very very good post. Especially the way you ended it :)
Cheers,
Blasphemous Aesthete
Hey Kari,
Jonha here, another 20sb-er ;) I was drawn to your blog because I love the title and you totally got me hooked. It's not just the title, it's the content, the feelings, the uncertainties and the ability to look beyond the current situation that I really love. Thank you for sharing :)
Exellent post! These days I wish I was still younger and without responsibility, darn those big kid bills.
@Maria - Yes, the ones who remain by your side are the true friends. With them, you can remain young at heart.
@Blaspehmous - :-) So glad you enjoyed it.
@Jonha - You are so very welcome! I love new friends, especially those that seem to understand even though we have never met. Thanks for reading!
@Remy - Growing up definitely has its downsides, but I'm determined to hold onto the freedom. Thanks for reading!
I stumbled upon this from some "what was your college major" website, and there is something really beautiful about this entry. It makes me feel nostalgic. I'm going to make some tea, breath in the summer evening air, and continue reading your work!
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