Boys' Banter Poem by John Sensele

Boys banter and toys canter betray
The maturity and sagacity men ought to show
In conformance with their adult status without further delay
Otherwise men won't mentally and socially grow

Because the standard in matters of decorum
Demands a drive towards a level of seriousness
That doesn't chew gangrenous gum
To blurt nonsense that veers towards childishness

Portrayed as boys' speak
Although mature men ought to admit their failure
When they fail to tick
Regardless of the lure

Excuses offer to brush aside
Any criticism
That comes through when men's pride
Swims rivers of racism and hacked heroism.