What are Middle Schoolers?

What are Middle Schoolers?

What are middle schoolers?
I was asked one day.
I knew what they were,
But what should I say?

They are noise and confusion.
They are silence that is deep.
They are sunshine and laughter.
Or clouds that will weep.

They are swift as arrows.
They are wasters of time.
They want to be rich,
But cannot save a dime.

They are rude and nasty.
They are as polite as can be.
They want parental guidance,
But fight to be free.

They are aggressive and bossy.
They are timid and shy.
They know all the answers,
But still will ask "why".

They are awkward and clumsy.
They are graceful and poised.
They are ever changing,
But do not be annoyed.

What are middle schoolers?
I was asked one day.
They are the future unfolding,
Do not stand in the way.

(Author Unknown)