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IV of XXX

how i can tell him to just grow up
be strong
ignore the pain

how i am supposed tell him
that a kevlar vest will protect his chest
from the sticks and stones
but also weigh him down
(let's hope he never tries to walk on water)

how do i explain to him
that we're not as advanced
as we think we are
that despite the high tech weaponry
we're still just throwing stones
sheltering hearts of glass
triceps tattooed in sins

how do i find the words to convey
that his childhood is just dress rehearsal
for a sitcom society
where everyone is still laughing
but ain't shit funny

and yet how do i tell him that his sensitivity...
suffering sling and arrow
shirt practically ripped open
to reveal a capital S for his soul
is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen

how do i tell him
to just toughen up kid

<|3
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