June 21: Grow Up

When children wish that they were fully grown

Adults will scoff and say they should enjoy

The carefree years before they’re on their own.

Such sentiments are certain to annoy,

For there’s a fundamental misconception

That toys and sweets are what they would possess

Yet by that age, they’re sure to take exception

To inequality without redress.

For what adult has never felt frustration

At being overlooked or even taunted

When seeking dominance and approbation?

Is this a thing to which one should be wonted?...