These Kids Are Something Else Today Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Why are you rambling?

'Why is that your concern? '

It isn't.
Although I am aware you make no sense.

'That's why it is called rambling.
I'm not trying to make any sense.'

You should.
Do you know how many people today,
Make no sense at all?

'No.
But I'm sure you do?
Come to think of it,
There is one fool...
Who begs to be cussed out.
Right now! '

I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to offend.
I'm just curious that's all.

'Oh...
I aint talking about you.
I'm talking about that kid over there,
Trying to break into my car.'

I don't believe it!
That's my son.
We're shopping for new videos.
He's good with his hands.
He wants to be a mechanic.
These kids are something else today,
Aren't they?

'What are you going to say to him? '

What do you want me to say?
He never pays me any attention.