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 Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:47 pm
What is up with this "happily ever after"
Life style that's turned into a disaster?
So many teens and young folk rush into
Marrige and end up not knowing what to do.
Time freezes as a child grows within,
Freedom and relaxation never again.
Statistics warn against the odds of forever.
When are they going to understand? Never.
DEDICATED to those teens / young adults who think its smart to get married or have a baby young or both. I believe in love but you have your whole life ahead of you; don't waist it.
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Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:03 pm
wow, pretty interesting poem. It's so true, and not a lot of people know how to think ahead and think of the consequences of their actions. Pretty serious topic, and I really like how you were able to add rhyming while keeping the flow of the lines.
can't wait to read your next one =D
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:19 am
Thanks for this one Lunar. I think that if we look at the lifestyle that the media portrays in america today, we'll find that a lot of emphasis is placed on: boyfriends/girlfriends, sex, relationships, courting, and the ever so present "happily ever after" theme. Children see this stuff from the time their old enough to watch television. By the time a person is sixteen their ready, or think they are, for that happily ever after. They might feel like their behind the curve because they dont have a long lasting relationship. It's this thought process that corrupts and leads to premature sex which in turn can really ruin many young peoples lives.
I believe that, if anything, the media should concentrate on a person finding out who they are, and building character and a strong base in life. It's this type of thinking that will lead us to being strong within ourselves, making good decicions, and That in turn will eventually lead us to our happily ever after.
I really enjoyed it ^.^
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:10 pm
Thank you both. One big reason I wrote this was for two of my best friends whom I think are foolish for getting married at 19 years old before they've been with their spouse for even six months and then deciding to have a kid not even months after being married, so before a year together they're already having a child. Stupid.
I'm the one in my group of friends who always finds myself in long term relationships. I get lucky that way (I think) because then I get to talk about future plans with the person and build a good solid foundation for a possible future. Sure I dated guys for weeks and months at a time but from February 14th, 2003 till December 5th, 2007 (thats almost five years) I dated a guy who I thought would be my future.
I was stupid and thought he was "the one", lost my virginity with him, but then he ended up turning into someone else the last two years we were together; he controlled my every move, made me ignore my friends, accused me of cheating, and started smoking and drinking behind my back. And it was all because of one of his friends who moved in with him and his family.
People sometimes change for those people that shouldn't matter to them. Thats why our country is retarded by showing children and teens that love is possible at a young age and that love can change a person. From personal experience, it doesn't.
My current boyfriend (McLovin McLovin) and I are taking things VERY slow. We want to get married, but we aren't going to discuss it till he's out of college in 3 years. He doesn't want to be stupid from lack of experience and I don't want to be stupid after getting out of a five year relationship.
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:37 pm
I'm the same way with long term relationships. Sometimes I wish I'd done more just dating and spent less time in those relationships. But no regrets there. It's good that ya'll are taking it slow, and really good you're waiting until after college. College is to marraige as flushing sounds are to money. Dig? lol
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:14 am
Scazarith Thanks for this one Lunar. I think that if we look at the lifestyle that the media portrays in america today, we'll find that a lot of emphasis is placed on: boyfriends/girlfriends, sex, relationships, courting, and the ever so present "happily ever after" theme. Children see this stuff from the time their old enough to watch television. By the time a person is sixteen their ready, or think they are, for that happily ever after. They might feel like their behind the curve because they dont have a long lasting relationship. It's this thought process that corrupts and leads to premature sex which in turn can really ruin many young peoples lives. I believe that, if anything, the media should concentrate on a person finding out who they are, and building character and a strong base in life. It's this type of thinking that will lead us to being strong within ourselves, making good decicions, and That in turn will eventually lead us to our happily ever after. I really enjoyed it ^.^ While I do agree that the media is putting emphasis on those topics, I'm apalled at how weak-minded people can get. I, for one, do watch anime that i'm not old enough to watch due to the content, but just the idea of early marriage or sex before marriage in real life... it's just disturbing to me... I think the media is okay when it comes to showing relationships, but nothing more. The problem is that people apply what they see to themselves. The media isn't going to teach teenagers that reality isn't always as perfect as a TV show or movie. Teenagers just need to learn reality. I think it's okay to start a relationship in high school, but I believe it should be with someone you've known for years as a friend and you can really really trust. And both people need to be smart enough to know that things need to be taken slowly. It's true teens are being deluded by the media, but it's mainly the teens themselves that are at fault. They choose what media to watch. They'd better be ready to keep the distinction between fantasy and reality. Just my view of things though.
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