Saturday, July 9, 2011

Oh, Precious Child

I was just sitting on my balcony watching you (in a completely non-pedophilistic manner) and I could only ask: what happened? What happened to the grown man, imprisoned on rape charges, that once played as innocently as you? Years from now, you or some child like you will become the unsuspecting victim of drug addiction. You or some child like you will mercilessly devalue your wife through your words and careless actions. You or some child like you will gaze stoically into the eyes of the Judge as he announces your sentence: “I hereby sentence you to life... with no chance for parole.” What was the defining moment, the catalyst to your change from child to monster? Kudos to the child who grows into adulthood and contributes to the Universe love, compassion, and goodwill. Your efforts are appreciated. A prayer for you, child, who day by day grows into the disgrace of a human being that you never thought you'd be.

While, I am unable to prescribe the ultimate fix, I will lend a suggestion. Let us get to the children before the streets do. I know, I know... responsible adults are sooooooo not cool. They can't connect with the kids. Were we not all children? Have we really lost all contact with that inner child? If you know a kid, take thirty minutes to let the child show you a video game. Take the next thirty minutes to explain to the child how much better the original NES is (show them if you're able). Duck Hunt, Super Mario Bros. 1 – 3, Excitebike, Double Dragon... c'mon somebody! I don't have to be the daddy to set a good example. Neither do you.


“Now that's game. I be try'na teach the young boys, but they don't wanna listen to the young boy.”

-Seazon All

1 comment:

Lashuntrice Bradley said...

That's deep. I feel you on this. It takes more than one person to be a role model.