Teenager's ABC

Active and alive are today’s boys and girls

Discos are superb for their shakes and whirls

‘beauty’ is a must for each one of them

For isn’t the above-said, a very precious gem?

Clothes bought from boutiques are in just now

One look at them , and they all exclaim ‘Wow’

‘dating’ is something that gives real joy

Especially when partnered with a smashing gal or boy

Exercise keeps them trim, and also very slim

It helps them all to be in the ‘swim’

‘fashion’ is their pass-word, their motto, and is rife

It aids them by adding a sparkle to their life

‘Goggles’ are good for staring, but please be alert

Don’t go too far – or you’re bound to be hurt

Hair should be combed neatly, and really very well

It should cast on the others, an everlasting spell

‘Intentions’ should be good or you’ll be pushed out

Though you may moan, may groan, or may pout.

‘Jollity’ is a sign of popularity with all

It helps keep rolling the conversational ball

‘Knowledge’ is good since the cleverer you be

The more will the others, with you always agree

‘Love, Live and Laugh’ – that’s what the teens say

They also practice this motto, each and every day

Movies are seen – with enthusiasm and shouts

The boys reveling in scenes of brawls and of bouts

‘Natural’ everyone should be, in deeds or in looks

Or else they won’t stay in their friends’ good books

Orchestras that play music with a steady beat

Keep the teenagers in a constant white heat

‘Parents’ are the persons who object to extremes

To the use of too many cosmetics and creams

“Quizzes’ are nice for you have to guess and solve

All the intricacies that it does involve

Rain dance may be nice, but twist is better still

But to do the ‘Frog” & ‘shake’ you need the strength and will

‘Socials’ and jam-sessions give the teens a chance

To chat, tease, play, or even just dance.

‘Touch-language’ is the new craze, for it volumes does speak

Especially to those, who always, pleasure seek

‘Understanding’ – that’s what the teens do ask

For each is a precious jewel in a cask

‘Venus’ is the idol of all the young girls

Who adorn their hair, with ringlets or with curls

Ward-robes should be full, like those of their friends

For they have to also follow all the modern trends

‘X-mas’ is a time when good will leads the way

And all are in the mood to waltz and to sway

‘Youth’ is an ace they have on their side

Its fames is great, and is truly world-wide

‘Zest and Zeal’ are two things which we can swear

Makes the world of ‘teenagers’ unique, and rare.