Star687

in the halls, we lean against the bulletin boards

and whisper of the latest news, last night's breaking, articles snagged

in the moments before leaving for school. lots of adults

think we are too young to understand

Everyone could make excuses

for when the bears showed up late

to the party

fashionably late

they called it

but when the bears came early

no one

could explain the questions

away.

Sir, 

Ma'am, 

Mister, 

Madam, 

Mx, 

I hope this does not apply to you, but it must be said regardless. 

Why do you care? 

But first – do me a favor. 

I know two different worlds

My little one in my little town with little problems

And the big one

With big problems

Everywhere else

When I want to join the big world

Be known there

5 Resolutions for 2025:

I just need a paper and some pencils. 
Maybe some pillows. 
And a cozy light.