THE SULKS

Adolescent behaviours

recur in second childhood,

so it seems!

Ancient, imprinted habits and patterns get re-cognised;

This is what it really was, is…

I was an expert 

- my line of least resistance

was head-on, regardless.

The wretched child - not listening:

the youngster, dragging feet:

being slow, patient parents said.

Enabled, with sensible allowance

 the liberties of exploration:

the only thing for sure 

was what was not liked or wanted -

pushing many buttons,

 to find out.

Escape strategies evolved:

how to avoid, back out, evade - contrive or deceive.

Reactions were Distraction,

being funny, idle or greedy,  

a social diversion.

Getting lost on a horse or

in my head,

adventuring freely, ad lib

seeking the shadow-spheres of questions, darkness and

novelty;

baulking at rebuttals or restrictions,

whilst innocent of fear or rage

and wilfully ignorant of 

what purpose or passion meant 

- let alone love, stars, trust.

So much to find, miss or ignore -

balance, presence, joyfulness 

• alot to sulk about.