The Belt

The Belt Nineteen eighty-four That infinite time in history Graduation day A turning point for me Wings grown And almost ready to fly I set out into the world With my hopes aimed high Head swollen I was like a deer in headlights Had I learned nothing in twelve years? That would give me insight. Overnight I went from knowing everything To not knowing anything at all When your pedestal is too high How quickly one can fall Thankfully I had loving parents Who placed we firmly on my feet And set me off to college And kept my butt to the heat For in the next coming years I learned what life’s all about Even though I stepped into life’s pants I still needed a belt Thank you Mom and Dad From you guidance I could not hide For even though I was eighteen I still needed you by my side