This is a collection of poetry written between the tender age of 16-21 years. I have long been a supporter and writer in the arts and have been told for years to publish my works. Within this volume, you will laugh, cry and relive my youthful years with me which may help you reminisce on some of your own. My writings are pure and true to that age, it captures the many thoughts of teenagers such as friendship, love, loss and family. This is only volume 1, a precursor to volume 2 which takes you into my young adulthood years. Even though youth is in the writings, it has a sense of maturity years beyond age.