Where has the time
gone?
The second is Jake, whose
voice has lowered into
bass range. I guess we
haven’t spoken enough
the last few months for
me to notice the shift.
Where has my little brother
gone?
His girlfriend is inside
too. They wade patiently
through the obligatory
introductions, disappear
upstairs to spend time
alone in Jake’s room.
Where has propriety
gone?
Despite Mom’s clear
disapproval of Trey,
Scott seems to accept
him. They talk sports.
Talk college. Talk me.
Mom remains aloof.
Where has solidarity
gone?
While the Guys Talk
Mom draws me into the kitchen,
sits me down at the table.
So what are your plans now?