We are thrilled to share a second poem by current high school freshman Natalie S., a military dependent in the Air Force family. Natalie’s poem, “My Future,” expresses her vision of the years to come and her determination to make it a meaningful journey. Have a read and let us know what you think by tagging us on our social media channels or sending an email to: [email protected].
*Note: The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus received permission on January 8, 2026, to share this poem. This poem was originally published on BLOOM’s website: https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/.
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