cradle to the grave

a baby in his
crib learns
quickly how
the game is
fixed, is rigged.
cry and squirm
and make a face,
turn red and
close your eyes
in a plea for
what you want
or think you need,
and you will
get what you have
quickly learned
comes to those
that came before
you. they will
pick you up
and hold you,
feed you.
this is the way
it so often
works. from
the cradle to
the grave.