I'm In My Twenties-An Anaphora Poem

I'm in my twenties, of course I am going to take pictures of every sunset.

I’m in my twenties, of course I have a million thoughts a day on what I want to do with my life.

I’m in my twenties, I absolutely call my mom with any true adulting question like how to navigate insurance.

I’m in my twenties, every time I see someone get engaged or have a kid, I get very jealous.

I’m in my twenties, I scroll through social media for too long and then feel guilty about it.

I’m in my twenties, I work multiple jobs just to have a savings account.

I’m in my twenties, I constantly contemplate wanting to settle down and buy a house, or book spontaneous trips around the world.

I’m in my twenties, I graduated college during COVID, so, of course, I am salty about losing precious months and not getting a graduation.

I’m in my twenties, dating is absolutely brutal.

I’m in my twenties, I am just now learning how to cook more than spaghetti.

I’m in my twenties, I thought I always wanted to be a corporate girly, but then my frontal lobe developed and I want to be a stay at home mom.

I’m in my twenties, of course I moved to a bigger and better city.

I’m in my twenties, of course I found a job I get to travel the country for.

I’m in my twenties, I have definitely been to therapy.

I’m in my twenties, I have to make plans with my friends 3-4 weeks in advance.

I’m in my twenties, of course I consider getting botox every day, but I am scared of needles.

I’m in my twenties, I have become more connected to my heritage.

I’m in my twenties, I have read plenty of self-help books.

I’m in my twenties, I do spontaneous things like book trips, start a business, and write a book.

I’m in my twenties, I feel guilty for moving away from my family and really miss them.

I’m in my twenties, I enjoy going to bed at 8 pm.

I’m in my twenties, I am blessed to have the amazing life I have had. 

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