the little king

the fat
kid
red faced
blown
up with candy.
already over
sized
for his age,
big
boy boots
and pants,
shrugging at
his young world,
already
in charge
of his mythical
kingdom.
you see him
holding
court
in the school
yard,
making his
demands
on the littles,
asking
and getting what
he wants.
the red ball
in his hands,
held high,
knowing
that this is
how it will
always be.