Tatertots Blues

Now most would say that I was wrong advising him this way Politically incorrect to ask he stand and pay

Southpaw Tate age 9

My son came home from school one day

worried bout what I'd say

A bully had been taunting him

he'd tortured him all day

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Now I could see the truth in this

boys tend to act not think

Unlike their female counterparts

they are the missing link

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For boys it’s all about the show

coming into their own

There is no escape for the child

who finds he stands alone

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Four years of Karate classes

all for one afternoon

When he'd have to stand like a man

called out from the saloon

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Next day he ran home all-alight

black-eye on one side too

His smile said he had stood his ground

friendships would start anew

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Next day they both trod side by side

beaten, battered and bruised

Tate along with his new best friend

each sporting black eyed blues

 

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Author's Note

My son got into little scraps and he said it was because they teased him calling him Tatertot LOL He came to like that name as it wore on him. I could spend all night trying to explain the behavior of boys.Truth is there is no reason or excuse for us lol.

Reviews

[A. Fischer]

I've experienced similar situations with my sons. As a mother, I learned that doing the right thing is not always an option for young men. My oldest son has been in a few fights over the years, although I found that Martial arts training for my youngest to be beneficial as he's done well with avoiding or minimizing confrontation to date. Although the time may come, as boys will be boys! ;0)

[LadyNaida]

Boys will be boys when it comes to certain aspects in lives. But we have to let them learn how to be boys, because of these experiences is the reason they become the men they are today.

[A.E. Surdam]

Great rythm to the poem. It was a story within a poem. Enjoyed!

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boys will be boys...

[Kelsey]

I like this, not the ending you were expecting definitely. =)

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Good one..!!!

[Jazique]

Nicely done and yeah guys are just weird I mean after a fight they can be the best of friends and you portrayed that wonderfully. Everything rhymed wonderfully and what a great song to go with. Also way to go you and true we try to avoid fights but, sometime compromise is not possible among others. As for behaviors they are unpredictable and can not be tamed. Well anyways you did an amazing job and can't wait to read more poems. Keep up the marvelous work.

[biggerthenu]

LOL CLASSIC "SORRY SON THERE IS NO ESCAPE YOU MUST FIGHT, I PERDICT"
I LIKE I JUST WROTE A PIECE IT REMINDED ME OF ALABAMA BLUES

[Sukriti Suki]

You need to be equal to fight...thus the training...hmm...your piece got me thinking and it will stay with me for a while...interesting.

[Time.]

This is also another amazing write, you hit a few key points on top
of the head about boys.

-James