Sunday, December 4, 2016

why can't i be some 
random boy 
you carve time for 
weekly 
why can't you shoot baskets 
with me 
and get in the bully's face 
on my behalf
if only i were some kid 
spilling out of a 
broken home 
needing some positive 
powerful 
male role model
influence 
to keep me off the streets 
an underdog. 
i know you especially 
love those..
but i am your 
own son. 
i guess i am strong enough 
to share.

-the longing  

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