Boomer boy blues

I grow tired of taking blame for someone else’s transgressions.

I’m not your shitty father, your handsy uncle, your asshole boyfriend,

the chauvinist boss who thinks all women secretly desire him

I’m dealing with my own past, my ignorance and lack empathy.

I refuse to hide under a pile of dirty laundry so you can shine.

I will lift you up or share the mic, if you ask,

but don’t abuse me, because you are hurting;

I can work with someone else and I will

2-10-2024