Sarah Stanga, 15, is an American living in Shanghai with her family, and anyone meeting her for the first time would probably think of her as a typical teen.  She goes to school, hangs out with her friends and plays a mean game of tennis.  But is she really a typical teen?  You be the judge.

Although just 15, Sarah proudly says that her passion in life is to be a writer, she knows just what she wants to study in college, has a quiet but steely determination to persevere, and shows the courage to ask for help as she moves forcefully forward in life.  Are these the attributes of a typical teen?  These are the attributes all teens would like to have, should have, or might have, but for Sarah, it’s something she already has!

I had the pleasure of coaching Sarah during the April Teen Power Camp, and I found her an absolute pleasure to be with.  Sarah will become an accomplished writer soon, and as a special treat for all of us, has allowed me to publish one of her poems. 

Enjoy it!

Jeff

Peak Performance Pilot

 
Hearts that beat,
and hearts that stop.
New baby's feet,
and old summer's crop.
 
Winter comes,
and winter goes.
Threatening bombs,

                                          and new true woes.
                                      

                                          Decisions have been made,

                                          New lives have been changed.
                                          Some may fade,
                                          and others framed.
 
                                          The decision has been made,
                                          Nothing can change,
                                          It'll never fade,
                                          and it'll always hang.