then they make you grow up

i like how kids

don't give a damn about

drips,

or drools, spills

on their shirt

their pants,

ice cream, sodas,

cake, soup,

whatever they put

into their mouth,

some falls out onto

their clothes.

or gets wiped onto

their sleeves.

it's a good way

to go on about

life, eating, drinking,

having fun with it all,

but then they

make you grow up.

and they pound it in

you.

sit up straight, don't

chew with your

mouth open.

don't get sassy with me.

now go to your room.