Teenager

I want to be skinny
I want to be tall
I want to be fun,
Not just a fly on the wall.

I want to be liked
I want to be needed
I want to be cool,
My advice to be heeded.

I want to be crazy
I want to be wild
I want to be bold,
No longer a child.

I want to be safe
I want to be good
I want to be responsible,
Like my parents say I should.

I want to be respected
I want to be free
I want to be loved
For just being me.