Atlas
Navigating Adulthood: The Struggle to Feel Grown Up
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I stare out of my window
I contemplate life while looking out of my window.
And I look at my neighbors
I observe my neighbors.
And take notes on being normal
I take notes on how to conform to societal norms.
How to wave and be nice or talk to a child
Learning social gestures like waving, being nice, or talking to children.
Or offer a hand or actually smile
Understanding the significance of offering help and genuine smiles.
Maybe I'll learn how to talk to people
Expressing a desire to improve interpersonal communication.
Maybe I'll learn how to laugh
Expressing a wish to learn the art of laughter.
Maybe I'll end up just like my dad
Contemplating the possibility of becoming like one's father.
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
Feeling unsure about being an adult.
I stare out of my window and I count the days
Counting the days, possibly indicating a sense of monotony or emptiness.
'Cause my life's so fucking pointless
Expressing a sense of life lacking purpose or direction.
I could talk and be nice or light up a joint
Considering alternatives like talking, being friendly, or resorting to substance use.
Or go be a friend, but what is the point?
Questioning the purpose of making friends.
Maybe I'll learn how to talk to people
Reiterating the desire to improve social skills.
Maybe I'll learn how to laugh
Reiterating the wish to learn how to laugh.
Maybe I'll end up just like my dad
Revisiting the notion of becoming like one's father.
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
Reiterating the feeling of not being a grown-up.
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
Emphasizing the persistent feeling of not being an adult.
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
Repeating the sentiment of not feeling like a grown-up.
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
Reiterating the ongoing sense of not having reached adulthood.
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