Just Like Us

They're obsessed with social media and two-second dating

we talk about climate change and ski racing

they'll talk about what they're supposed to

we'll talk about the world's problems and what to do

they'll pretend they're all the same

we understand that they're playing a game

they look at their phones

let's look at the stars.

Posted in response to the challenge PAST CONTESTS – Teenager: In Writing.

Popcorn

VT

14 years old

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