a poem on: the inevitability of adulthood

young boys become young men shouldering responsibility.

young men become just men.

youth filling out with the maturity of age.

 It is more than just the physical growth. Aging.

I am in awe at the imperceptible, spiritual transformation

To see the change in demeanor that wisdom brings

The change in stature from self-confidence, awareness

Experience shows on the face and body of each one.

 I sigh. Life is less forgiving as we move from youth to adulthood

Some men show signs of stress, mistakes of youth haunt their face

Others grow old clinging to the follies of youth,
pushing away maturity in hope of a peter pan existence

Lost Boys inside old men

Others transition more easily, having had mentors, parents, and siblings to guide their steps.

I wonder how they make their way, each day. boys, to youth, to men.