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Metamorphosis

March 7, 2024
By 4steinbauer GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
4steinbauer GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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For the homecoming dance for the last three years, I wore dull, dark dresses that absorbed sunlight. I had covered up my eyes with dark makeup, hiding my true face. My hair chopped above my shoulders, remained unstyled.


This year, senior year, I wear a bright, sparkling blue dress, which shines in sunlight. I skip applying makeup. I do not need it to look beautiful. I take my hair, which is now below my shoulders, and tie it up. The skirt of my dress is covered in butterflies — the insects that symbolize change. 


Just like the butterflies, I have changed. 


The author's comments:

This is a 100 word memoir I wrote about my homecoming dance experiences I have had throughout high school. I describe how in the past, I struggled with embracing who I truly am and hid behind a mask, dressing in a way that was not meant for me. It contrasts with my senior year where I developed confidence and felt free to be myself, wearing clothes that felt authentic and true. 


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