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I learned to spy on adult behavior
as a child, totally out of control. 
For when sent to bed for misbehavior
I would secretly peek through the keyhole.

My parent's world included make-believe
pretending telling white lies didn’t count. 
And I would watch them socially deceive
knowing they wouldn’t be called to account.

I'd hear them laugh at their friend’s naughty jokes
that would have earned me a spanking for sure.
And though at times they seemed someone else's folks,
their hypocrisy was mine to endure.

The invaluable lesson for me,
was, always block the keyhole with a key.


(Sonnet)

Jan. 24, 2019
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