Exceptional Youth has its moments and its minuses When by NANCY V. FORREST The Past writing prompt entry

When I was young and,oh, so sure, I walked with such authority It masked my insecurity And made my words both strong and pure. When I was young and tasked to lead In vanguard with my stalwart peers, Chin up, eyes bright, no show of fears, What did I know but to succeed? When I was young and did not know, I did all I thought I knew; Had to believe it all was true. I aged and so was freed to grow. Writing Prompt Write a rhyming poem that starts with When I was young and ...... Recognized Author Notes The shine and conviction of youth is so thin and so sincere that it can hurt to remember it.

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