Editor’s note: This piece was written for the Teenage Writers Workshop feature package coming this week.
life is a race—try to win
life is an exam—try to pass and be happy
life is a river—try to find treasure
life is gold—try to give to others
life is a box of treasure—try to open it and find the way of life
life is like paper—try to write memories of happy days
life is like time—try to use it in good ways
By Sadaf, age 15
So much wise advice here, Sadaf! I love your metaphors. Life is such a gift–many problems come our way, but so many blessings, every day. You show this beautifully. Keep up the good work!
Stacy
This is very beautiful and wise! I’m so glad you wrote this and shared it, Sadaf. Thank you!
Jeannie
Dear Sadaf,
How wonderful that your poem was chosen for the blog! I’m thrilled for you. You created some simple images that everyone will be able to identify with. Please continue to write and share your thoughts with others.
hug,
jeanne
Sadaf — You have made use of a wonderful rhythm and great metaphors to give sage advice to all of us. I want to print this out and hang it over my desk to remind me of life’s possibilities. Thank you for writing this! Nancy
Beautiful. I agree with Nancy – I want to keep this poem!
Great wisdom and nice economy of words here. I hope you have a life filled with lots of poetry.
Sadaf, your words bring a whole new perspective to life. They go to much farther lengths than you might realize. Your metaphors are not only empowering, they’re inspiring. This poem reaches out to everyone who reads it and I applaud you. Keep writing with the same wisdom that was in this poem.