I like the progression here, the description of all that is a teenager (in the denial and will to be older) and the contrasting of this relative to the wizened mother and her attempts to both have her child live in the present and, of course, the humor and joy in the end.
Nice piece, thank you for the share.
Oh, you found humor in it? That's unintended but I think is amazing!!! I loved your perception of this poem and I'm really glad you liked it. Thank you for reading!