Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Inside I'M a 9 Year Old Boy

I am totally invisible to you.
You have no idea who I am.
Because I'm wearing an old woman body,
but it's a joke because
I'm a 9-year-old-boy.

My husband knows me better than anyone.
Did you use your inhaler?
Uh-huh.
You did not!
Yes, I did! Tongue's out now.
I KNOW YOU're Lying!


Did you use your breathing machine?
Forgot I had one.
Did you remember to take your pill?
I lie. "yes."
"You're lying!"

I may be a 9-year-old-boy, but I'm in cognito.
We're the only two who know.
Except the grandchildren, and
hundreds of children I've taught in class.
And anyone who ever returned my first "hi".
Because once I know you, I love you and I
start giving you my 9-year-old-boy puppy love.


But we are the only ones who know.

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Gershon Wolf April 8, 2018 at 9:33 PM The title alone is priceless, Caren! And the rest of the poem is simply precious. So enjoyable (and so real)! Love it! :)gw Caren Krutsinger April 9, 2018 at 12:48 AM I am writing and typing these so fast, my teeth hurt. I am so glad someone is reading them! Thank you for doing this, Mr. I. I really do appreciate it!

Line Gauthier April 7, 2018 at 11:47 PM So adorable and delightful. Your secret is safe with me, Caren. Line Gauthier April 8, 2018 at 4:26 PM LOL - I am flattered. Caren Krutsinger April 8, 2018 at 4:22 AM Thank you, Line. It's sort of in honor of your birthday week, great truths are coming out of Caren in Line's honor. You are my secret SOUL sister, Line.

Paul Marc April 7, 2018 at 11:15 PM Very sweet poem. Thank you. Caren Krutsinger April 8, 2018 at 4:22 AM No, thank you!

Tom Cunningham April 7, 2018 at 10:59 PM Haha, there's still that young Nine year old in me, and I have no intention of growing up just yet. Tom Caren Krutsinger April 8, 2018 at 4:22 AM Yes, Tom, I have noticed that in many of your poems.