---

back in my day,
things were more complicated.
you had kids teaching children
lessons about consequence.
we learned together to ostracize the weak.
the games boys play.
i had my code book stashed away,
and when you lose lives like hurdles
and stain your nails
that even your own father wont play with you anymore,
it is important to remember to respect your elders
because they sure as Hell won’t respect you.

//jf 7.28.2021

---

Photo by Angela Roma on Pexels.com