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Karen C Vanderlaan

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Coming of Age?
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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a poem included in my memoir, Show and Tell

An innocent, yes
Unsure and naïve
So unaware of the real world
But – not for long.
Released into reality
With no guiding hand,
To freely give unwanted but necessary advice.
Sex, drugs and uncensored speed
Quickly tainted what once was pure.

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 Reviews of "Coming of Age?"
Reviewed by Michael LaSalle (Reader)
Reviewed on May 27, 2007
Brilliant!... simply brilliant, i am sure that many can relate to the essence of your messege, mike

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on December 17, 2006
Very well-said.

Chrissy

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 16, 2006
Yes but the trials and tests of life are usually what shape us into what we will become, hopefully even the bad things in life if mastered will have a positive affect on us.

Fee


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