how not to apologize
for things that aren't my fault
how to tell someone
what my cost is
without deducting half
before even opening my mouth
i've not yet learned
to speak my mind
out of fear i wont have enough
facts and experience to back
myself up
and i still can't cook
in some ways it's embarrassing
to see how much i'm lacking
but i think it's also comforting
to know
i'm not yet done with
growing up