Adulting (Poem)

Matthew Spira
Matthew Spira
Published in
3 min readMay 18, 2024

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Author

POEM

ADULTING
Not today,
I said ironically.

— © 2019 Matthew S. Spira

ANALYSIS

The Hilarious Struggles of Adulting: A Poetic Journey

Dive into the humorous side of adulting with this light-hearted poem that captures the everyday challenges and responsibilities of being an adult. Perfect for young adults and adults looking for a relatable laugh!

Welcome to adulting, where fun meets responsibility. Bills, bills, bills, they never seem to end. Cooking dinner, a task that’s never quite mastered. Laundry day, where socks go to disappear. Work emails, a never-ending stream of demands. Social life, balancing friends and family. Fitness goals, always a step behind. Budgeting, making every dollar count. Self-care, finding time to unwind.

Adulting, a journey we all must take.

PROSE INTERPRETATION

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Matthew Spira
Matthew Spira

Middle-aged dude. Combat veteran & single father. Eclectic career. Poet.