I laugh at you now
With your puppy-eyed pout
Your whole life
Is a back-handed compliment
So forgive me if
I struggle to shed a tear
In truth I hope
You get the go
I’d love to see
Your next move
Though why do I
Keep hoping to be
Shocked by anything you do
You have no play
Except to run
Back to mom
For where you are now
Had more to do with
Deep sad desperation
Than any sort of bravery
You’re the orphan of courage
Left stranded at the door
Of entitlement