Just
A little girl just old enough to be
Still in a pushchair reaches up and clings
To father’s trousers pocket. It’s just that she
Wants reassurance. Papa bends and sings
A ditty, almost tuneless. That’s enough.
Along the way a little boy desires
His dad’s attention, giving a loud puff
Repeatedly from lips. He just requires
His father’s glance and really nothing more.
A young man in a group of men with nut
Skin color wants to get the other four
To hear his words. He doesn’t want to strut.
He simply wants respect and only for
A moment. We don’t need very much more.
Good one, just enough.
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