Pep Rally

Nothing like cheerleaders in short skirts to pull your 13 year old out of a funk. ;-)

 

Pep Rally

His back curves out

almost as far

as his neck:

Semi circle discontent.

His frown falling through bleachers.

Dimples, reluctant �" but there -

(I know, I've seen them).

Under the surface:

His smile, the kind where you just know

He's gritting his molars.

Oh! Age 13! The cusp of manhood

paints his peach fuzzy lip:

Whyyyyyyyyyyy do I have to go?

My brother doesn't support myyyyyy team!

He insists.

Cheerleaders? Who knew!

Enough reason for a boy to shower

everyday! Pep rally blues?

Go away!

(And the dimples come out to play!)