John Lawless Poet Free verse

My Big Boy Pants

“My Big Boy Pants”

I got them after I was potty trained,
capable of taking care of my business.

I have been told on many occasions to
“Put on your Big Boy Pants and deal with it!”

Slowly figured out what “pants”
had to do with figuring things out.

Like – you can’t ask for help
if you don’t know what you need help with.

These “Big Boy Pants” grew with me
challenged my comfort zone mentality

instilled confidence and self esteem
based on the reality of failure’s successes.

I am a man now yet still cherish
the  “Big Boy Pants” approach

realizing now that the magic
was not in the pants,

but in the attitude,
the diligence, perseverance,

tenacity, dedication and love
of those who told me

“Put on your Big Boy Pants and deal with it!”


John G. Lawless
12/2/2015

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CayCay Godwin December 7, 2015 at 12:48 AM A well-written, insightful and witty poem. I can see how the saying would confuse a child (I don't believe I heard it until older, but then I never had boy pants.) (When I was told plastic bags were dangerous, I would walk along the wall of a room they were in. Children are literal initially) I enjoyed this a great deal ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2015 at 3:29 PM Nice one to explain that well WORN expression. heehee!!