[ maturity ]

like plunging into icy cold water
out of stifling heat
pleasure without pain is a rare thing.

thinking of all the consequences
ruins every moment
seemed like a good idea, didn't it?

they tell you and tell you over and over
and you say "me? never."
a trained response, regurgitation.

will you become another tired story,
another I told you so?
you're naive in your maturity.

[ 4.19.00 ]

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