CXLV: Young man, before you choose to act your age...

Young man, who thinks his Podunk car is gold,

that loves his taped-up phone, with foggy screen,

and likes his clothes the better if they’re old,

especially if that is how he’s seen.

Young man, who trusts his dreams and trusts his heart,

that can’t but wish for some ennobled quest,

and thinks that every truth is found in art,

especially in music—that is best.

Young man, who sees horizons that are grim

that leave behind his Podunk, taped-up life,

and take from him his dreams upon a whim,

especially when they trade joy for strife,

remember, you were right to think that way,

these futures shouldn’t ever have their say.