New Poem: I Don't Wanna Be A Party Girl

I just wanted to post my new poem today, I have been thinking alot about the party culture I live in and how I've never really felt the age I am. I always get mistaken for like 14, but I feel about 30, most days. Most girls my age are out partying, getting drunk and high and going through boyfriend after boyfriend, and you know what, I may desire a bit more of a social life than I actually have, but the truth is, I DON'T want to be one of THOSE girls. So, being the poet that I am, I wrote a poem about it. I've also decided my body isn't going to run my entire life anymore, I'm going to get up, get out and get going. Life is short, and precious and it's time I start living it again- be active, go plcaes, do things, try new things, etc, etc, etc.....I've only got a few months left of being 21, and I wanna live it up. Being 22 will rock too, but I'm sure you know what I mean. I wanna be free and healthy and happy, for the most part I am, but the only person that can totally make that happen is ME. So, here goes......I'm applying for jobs at Trader Joe's & Starbuck's so keep your fingers crossed. I need something to do (and more money) otherwise I'll go outta my mind. Just cause I have SOME physical limitations doens't mean my mind is a waste, it's all in my mind acutally, sometimes I worry that I'm too into my mind and too smart for this stupid acting world-but anyway, the point is, I can't just sit around and twiddle my thumbs, sit on my butt and do nothing. ENOUGH of THAT! I think it's amdirable that I WANT to work and do SOMETHING with my life, thanks mom and grama for instilling that in me. I have a lot I'd like to write about, but not right now, I have other things to do. I'm on the hunt for the new Wynonna CD, Wal-Mart doesn't have it, Target didn't have it, it IS being released today, so I gotta go and find it, you know me and Wy! Anyway, hope y'all like my new poem, I have about four others in the works, I'll post those when I'm ready. Gotta go, talk to y'all later!

Many Blessings,
-SL

P.S. Debbie, Ellen and my 2nd cousin, Carla, are all okay from surgery, and Hurricane Rita! Praise the Lord, God is good! -SL



I DON'T WANNA BE A PARTY GIRL

I don't wanna be a party girl,these days, it's a different kinda world.
So many choices, so many places-why get caught up with a bunch of drunken faces?
I don't need to do drugs, or smoke-
I've seen the damage those can do-it's not a joke.
I don't wanna be a party girl, these days, one can't sleep around-
I can have fun all by myself,and keep my feet on solid ground.
I don't wanna be a party girl, or spend my days getting high-
my life is precious, and so is my time.
I am my own person, beautiful and complete,
I have self-respect,and dreams that can't be beat.
I don't wanna be a party girl, or waste my many blessings,
I was given life, it's a miracle-
I wanna live it, do right by it-and make it full.
I don't wanna be a party girl, that's just not who I am-
I never was or will ever be, ashamed I don't want that scam.
I don't wanna be a party girl,I just need to be me,
true to myself and on a clear path-then I'll really see.

(C) 2005 Sarah E. Doan