The Youth Have Spoken, Just Loosen

The youth said: we are old enough to know,

to school and caution the old and odd not to sow

sickening seeds of selfishness as they seek to ascent

or hold on. Old, odd folk, don’t criminalize descent.

The youth declared: we are old enough to appreciate

and acknowledge those who strive to highlight and animate

the spirit of humanity and hope by turning their path and pain

into purpose and peace. Old, odd folk, don’t turn futures into a ruin.