Kids Nowadays:

Exactly how did this child's mind
end up so far down the gutter?
He'll see another kid's mother walk by
whistle
and utter, "Nice Udders!"

I'm telling you
little dude is smooth
with more game than Milton Bradley
at nine years old
he already (somehow) got hold of 
College Girls Behaving Badly...

if you think that's bad
then
at the age of ten
he trashed the pad of his new step dad
and spray painted the place
"Jimmy's Sin Bin"

the world's not yet seen 
a preteen kid this mean
truthfully
the greedy demon's already 
a steady petty larcenist
and the slickest car thief on the scene

so if you see him coming
you better start running
and if he sees you
you're through!
not much you can do
his sins are many
though his years are few
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Pettit Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 12:53 AM
From the title, I was expecting to see writing similar to the lyrics of the song from the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie". That is one very precocious kid you are describing.
Kriticos Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 3:47 PM
I REALLY like this one it speaks to the reality of the kid-criminals north america has been raising hahaha
Dietrich Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 8:44 PM
oh boy you said a mouthful with this one, my friend. I really really like this one. YOU did an awesome poem!! Luv, Andrea
Righting Riley - Shauna Riley Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Ha this is greatness...it never ceases to amaze me how things have changed with kids. This is cleverly written. "More game than Milton Bradley..." love it! On another note, sorry for my brief absence from PS...I posted a poem today :) Nice to know someone notices my absence haha...
Sivey Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I'm afraid this lad will end up in prison before he knows it! What can we do to help this teenager? Whenever I see this type of thing going on from kids around here I often wonder what should we be doing to help them, to be a loyal citizen? Don't know what should be done! Great write about this subject Joey! Oh, you sure can read my Poem at a reading if you want to...I give you permission to read any of my poetry at any reading, just make sure they know who wrote it, that's all I ask! Thanks!
Fiery Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 9:20 AM
this is happening now a days...the last two lines brillinatly illustrates everything, i am glad that u wrote this and that with an extraordinary writing skill...cheers !
Babcock Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 7:24 AM
enjoyed reading your poem this morning. It often amazes me how these young people have no guidance in their young lives. Watch out for the next few years. Excellent point to this poem. God Bless Phyl
Andresen Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:19 AM
Like it alot,thank you for written it. oxox love Anne-Lise
Poet Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:00 AM
enjoyed very much this write about the kid Joey.Thanks for your comment at my poem CONSTANCE.
Onclaud Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 1:47 AM
ohhh, i like the energy of this piece... yup, poetry must be free!.. thanks for your special comments on my page, JS... huggs!
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