Rudolph Rinaldi Poet Blank verse

Was One of Them My Son

Just what did they do - Mam
Bing Bang Boom - Bam

Did they take anything but you - Mam
- No -
- So – 
- Maybe -
They were just a bunch of Boys 
Having Fun - Hon

Did you recognize any of their faces - Mam 
Yes-
Was one of them my Son

No - Maybe Mam
they were just a bunch of stupid Boys
on their way to becoming stupid Men 

Yes – Stupid Boys 
- Stupid Men – 
- Maybe – Hon 

Yes- Man -
Stupid Boys
Becoming stupid Men 
In stupid Stripes
In stupid Cells

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Jan Allison April 11, 2015 at 8:13 AM You have painted such a sad picture of the crimes committed - guess they get a wake up call and grow up quickly when 'caught' turns to 'court' and then prison :- ) Hugs Jan xx