I am 23 going on 43
I am raising a child
Yet am a child myself
I learned the lessons of life during my adolescence
not knowing what life was itself.
I knew the pain of bearing a child
just being a baby myself.
Found out what debt was
without understanding what credit was.
While others my age looked forward to the next rave
I worked all night worrying how well my children behaved.
My husband and i handled the baby and carriage
without knowing about love and knowing about marriage
I cannot understand why others are eccstatic about
being engaged?
I know first hand the pain and suffering a marriage
can brave!
Would I change any aspect of my life?
No! I love being a mother and a wife!

Natalie Avilez