©2003 Susan Noyes Anderson, His Children, Vantage Point Press; photograph ©2003 Anita Schiller

Don’t mess with me

Don’t crowd my space

You’re in my way

You’re in my face

I won’t be you

I can’t be me

I’m moving out

I’m breaking free

Have some respect

This is no stage

You’re not in charge

I’m legal age

Don’t preach at me

I’ll just say no

My life is calling

Gotta go